2013-2014 University Catalog 
  
2013-2014 University Catalog

CHEM 728 - Introduction to Solid Surfaces

Credits: 3 (NR)
Introduces properties of solid surfaces. Topics include gas absorption isotherms, surface area measurement techniques, real and clean surfaces, physisorption and chemisorption, methods of gas adsorption and desorption, measurement of heats of adsorption, desorption kinetics, electron spectroscopies and surface sensitivities, instrumentation; and principles of vacuum technology.

Equivalent to CSI 712

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 422 or equivalent.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 1-3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0