Course - Electrolysis of Light Metals - MT8104
MT8104 - Electrolysis of Light Metals
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course is offered every alternate year, next time will be autumn 2024. The course includes fundamental theory for industrial electrowinning in molten salts, with special emphasis on aluminium. Topics: - Phase diagrams. - Electrolyte structure, thermodynamics. - Physicochemical properties. - Electrode reactions. - Current efficiency. - Metal solubility. - Inert electrodes.
Learning outcome
The candiate should have a fundamental theoretical understanding of the principles for the production of aluminium molten salts electrolysis.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group discussions depending on the number of students.Voluntary exercises. Expected time usage: Lectures: 40 hours, preparation for discussion and presentations: 60 hours. Self study: 100 hours.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of chemistry and electrochemistry.
Course materials
Parts of the following books and papers:J. Thonstad, P. Fellner, G.M. Haarberg, J. Hives, H. Kvande and Å. Sterten: Aluminium Electrolysis.Fundamentals of the Hall-Heroult Process, 3rd edition, Aluminium Verlag, Dusseldorf, 2001.J. Thonstad: Aluminium Electrolysis, Electrolyte and Electrochemistry, in Advances in Molten SaltChemistry 6. ed. G. Mamantov, Elsevier 1987.Also other papers or book chapters will be included.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMT5105 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| TMT5102 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2012 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Electrochemistry
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"