MS 454 - Boundary Phenomena in Electronic Ceramics

Institution:

Alfred University

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3 hours. This course focuses on grain boundary phenomena in electronic ceramics. The first part of the course covers topics such as thermodynamics, composition, structure, formation and characterization of interfaces (grain boundaries). Relevant topics in solid-state and liquid-phase-assisted sintering are covered. The second part of the course focuses on the electrical properties of grain boundaries. Important electronic and dielectric phenomena associated with semiconductors, dielectrics and ferroelectrics are reviewed. Electrical character of junctions (p-n, Ohmic contacts, Schottky barriers) are also discussed. These concepts will be extended to grain boundaries to explain the behavior of grain-boundary-controlled electronic ceramics such as PTCR thermistors, IBL capacitors and ZnO varistors. Prerequisites: PHYS 126, CEMS 237, 344. CE

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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