CHEM 438 - Solid State Chemistry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Science

Introduction to the chemistry of extended inorganic solids. The topics covered include synthesis, symmetry, descriptive crystal chemistry, bonding, electronic band structures, characterization techniques, and phase diagrams. The correlation of structure with properties of electronic and magnetic materials will be discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 243 and one 300-level CHEM course; or CHEM 343; or CHEM 333; or consent of the instructor.