Chemical & Electrochemical Properties

Host University

University of Virginia

Semester

Spring 2026

Course Number

MSE 6080

CRN

20008

Credits

3

Discipline

Materials Science and Engineering

Instructor

John Scully (jrs8d@virginia.edu)

Times and Days

Asynchronous

Course Information

Introduces the concepts of electrode potential, double layer theory, surface charge, and electrode thermodynamics and kinetics. These concepts are applied to subjects that include corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement, energy conversion, batteries and fuel cells, electro-catalysis, electroanalysis, electrochemical industrial processes, and sustainability. Prerequisite: Physical chemistry course or instructor permission

Prerequisites

physical chemistry course