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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The study of diffusion began in the 19th century. Diffusion is the fundamental process that controls phase transformations in metallurgical processes. Thus, it is of utmost importance to understand diffusion to manage and design new processes. Study the diffusion process and its different types and applications in the Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids online course.

IIT Kanpur has created the Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids certification syllabus offered for free on Swayam. It is a 12-week elective course. In this course, candidates will study the phenomenological and atomistic processes, study alloys and diffusion in material made out of three or more systems. The syllabus is designed to enthral those interested in studying metallurgy and material sciences.

Candidates will derive and solve equations in the Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids programme. The curriculum is aided by regular graded assignments and an optional final exam. Candidates can choose to obtain the certificate by passing the exam and paying the fee.

The Highlights

IIT Kanpur programme
Free of cost online course
Experienced teacher
Optional certificate
Expansive curriculum
Graded assignments
12 weeks length
Undergraduate/Postgraduate level
Approved by AICTE
Elective course in Metallurgy and Material science & Mining Engineering

Programme Offerings

IIT Kanpur course
Free online course
Certificate optional
AICTE approved
FDP course
12 weeks length
assessments
experienced faculty
elective course
Undergraduate/Postgraduate level

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Kanpur

The Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids programme is available for a free audit.
However, Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids certification fee of Rs. 1,000 is required to avail the certificate.

Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids course fee structure

Course	Total Fee
Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids	Free
Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids Certification	Rs. 1,000

Eligibility Criteria

Students must have preliminary knowledge of the structure of materials and material thermodynamics if they want to enrol in the Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids programme.

Candidates can obtain the optional Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids certification by securing the minimum passing marks in all assignments and the offline final exam.

What you will learn

Knowledge of physics

The Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids training will give candidates fundamental knowledge required to step into the field of metallurgy. They will gain a complete understanding of concepts like:

Theory and application of diffusion concepts
How diffusion works in multicomponent systems
Phenomenology of diffusion
The atomic theory of diffusion
Diffusion coefficients and their determination
The significant driving forces of diffusion
Atomic jump frequency
The physical significance of coefficients
Methodologies for the experimental determination of coefficients

Who it is for

Chemical EngineerMechanical Engineer

This course on Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids by Swayam is designed for students pursuing courses like Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science.

Admission Details

Open the link given below to take admission in the Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids programme: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_mm09/preview
Select the option to Register and enter the details.
If you don’t want to create a new account, you can log in by connecting your Facebook/Google/Microsoft account.
Once your sign-up process is complete, complete the online form, and you can start learning.

Application Details

The online application form for Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids online course can be filled by directly registering on the Swayam website by providing one’s name, email address, and username.

The Syllabus

Basics of thermodynamics: laws of thermodynamics
concept of chemical potentials and criteria for equilibrium

Refresher on Solution Thermodynamics and Phase Stability

Phenomenology of multicomponent diffusion and various frames of reference used for measuring diffusion fluxes

Solving diffusion equation for various boundary conditions including solution of multicomponent diffusion equation

Self diffusion
Impurity diffusion
Interdiffusion and intrinsic diffusion
Experimental determination of interdiffusion and intrinsic diffusion coefficients

Point defects in crystalline solids and mechanisms of diffusion

Random walk
Diffusivity
Correlation effects in diffusion

Derivation of correlation factors in some crystalline lattices

Derivation of fundamental driving forces for diffusion: chemical potential gradients and atomic mobilities
Cross effects in multicomponent diffusion driven by defect mechanisms

Interrelation between multicomponent diffusion coefficients
Atomic jump frequencies
Thermodynamic factors

Multiphase diffusion
Diffusion structures
Phase diagrams

Experimental determination of activation energies for diffusion
Fast diffusion paths: Grain boundary and pipe diffusion

Evaluation process

The final score is divided into two components; internal assessments with 25% weightage and final exam with 75% weightage. The final exam is conducted at the end, and candidates need a minimum of >= 30/75 marks for passing. They also need a minimum of >= 10/25 to pass in assignments.

Candidates must fulfill both these conditions to get the Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids certification.

Instructors

IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the course instructor?

Prof. Kaustubh Kulkarni instructs the course. He completed his PhD from Purdue University and has been a professor at IIT Kanpur since 2012.

2: What is the course category?

This is an undergraduate/ postgraduate level course in Metallurgy and Material Science, Engineering and Mining.

3: Can students from a Science background join this MOOC?

Yes, this course is intended for students from a science background, particularly engineering.

4: What is the course layout?

The curriculum of the Diffusion in Multicomponent Solids online course is divided into 12 modules which are picked up every week. Candidates also have to solve 12 graded assignments.