Unit CHEMISTRY AND METALLURGY

Course
Mechanical engineering
Study-unit Code
70A00810
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Marzio Rosi
CFU
10
Course Regulation
Coorte 2024
Offered
2025/26
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa integrata

CHEMISTRY

Code 70367406
CFU 6
Teacher Marzio Rosi
Teachers
  • Marzio Rosi
Hours
  • 54 ore - Marzio Rosi
Learning activities Base
Area Fisica e chimica
Academic discipline CHIM/07
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Atomic theory. Properties of the gases. Thermodynamics. Phase equilibria and solutions. Chemical equilibrium. Equilibria in solution. Electrochemistry. Kinetics. Atomic and molecular structure. Chemical bonding.
Reference texts David W. Oxtoby, H. P. Gillis & Laurie J. Butler, Chimica Moderna, EdiSES, Napoli
Educational objectives Basic knowledge of general chemistry. Acquisition of the bases for the understanding of chemical phenomena relevant for technologies and, in particular, those related to the interactions between human activity and the environment. Acquisition of the knowledge necessary to evaluate the effects of the use of technologies and to know how to protect the environment.
Prerequisites Knowledge of mathematics acquired in secondary school: Algebraic equations of first and second degree, systems of linear equations, inequalities, powers and logarithms, trigonometric functions, use of graphics and percentages, derivatives and integrals.
Teaching methods Face-to-face lessons and practical training.
Other information There are eight exam sessions in the following periods: January 2026 (2 dates); February 2026; June 2026 (2 dates); July 2026; September 2026 (2 dates). The dates can be found in the following site http://www.ing.unipg.it/ Further information is available through the Unistudium page of the course.
Learning verification modality The exam consists of a written test lasting 90 minutes. The test implies 20 answers to numerical problems and theoretical questions. Each correct answer gains 1.5 points; no points for a wrong answer or no answer. The written test is followed by an oral examination, which consists mainly in a discussion of the written test and in some questions on the atomic structure, the periodic table and the chemical bonding. During the written test it is possible to check books, computer and student's notes. For information relative to students with disabilities or specific learning disorders see the WEB page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Extended program Atomic theory of Dalton. Molecular Mass. Mole. Avogadro's number. Atomic structure. Chemical equations. Empirical and molecular formulas. Properties of the gases. Ideal gases. Temperature. Dalton's law. Kinetic theory of the gases. Kinetic energy and temperature. Distribution of the molecular rates. Effusion and diffusion. Real gases. Thermodynamics. Work and heat. First law. Specific heats. Enthalpy. Thermochemistry. Second law. Entropy. Third law. Free energy and equilibrium. Phase equilibria and solutions. Clapeyron equation. Phase diagrams. Ideal solutions. Units of concentration. Colligative properties. Chemical equilibrium. Equilibrium constants. Van't Hoff equation. Equilibria in solutions. Acids and bases. pH. Salts. Electrochemistry. Electrolysis. Batteries. Standard potentials. Kinetics. Arrhenius law. Catalysis. Atomic and molecular structure. Chemical bonding.

METALLURGY

Code 70021304
CFU 4
Teacher Andrea Di Schino
Teachers
  • Andrea Di Schino
Hours
  • 36 ore - Andrea Di Schino
Learning activities Affine/integrativa
Area Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline ING-IND/21
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction Italian
Contents The course provides the basic skills needed for the selection of metallic materials intended for different conditions of use. The main contents concern: nature and properties of metallic materials, starting from the crystallographic aspects, to the defects, to the relationships between these and the macro-properties of the materials. Carbon steels, stainless steels and the main Al alloys are described in detail.
Reference texts Teaching material including lecture slides, texts and solutions to the proposed exercises, tables, videos and more is available through the Unistudium platform.
Educational objectives The teaching contributes to train the student on the methodological-operational aspects of engineering sciences in general and mechanical engineering in particular; It provides: 1. knowledge of the properties of metallic materials 2. ability to choose the process based on the properties of the material.
Prerequisites In order to understand and apply most of the concepts in teaching, preliminary knowledge of basic chemistry and physics is required.
Teaching methods The course is organized in classroom lectures during which the topics covered in the course are addressed. All the teaching material used during the course – e.g. lecture slides, exercises completed and proposed, tables, videos and other content – ¿¿is available through the Unistudium platform.
Other information Further information is available through the Unistudium page of the course. The teacher is available for consultations at the end of each lesson; consultations with the teacher in person or through the Microsoft Teams platform can also be arranged at other times.
Learning verification modality The exam consists of an oral test aimed at verifying knowledge of the topics covered.
Extended program 1. Diffusion processes 2. Crystallography 3. Phase diagrams 4. The Fe-C diagram 5. Steels 6. Heat treatments in steels 7. Recrystallization and grain growth processes 8. Stainless steels 9. Aluminum alloys 10. Titanium alloys 11. Copper alloys
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