Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Mechatronics Engineering SCYA1101 Engineering Chemistry Syllabus

[Arvind Kumar]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Mechatronics Engineering SCYA1101 Engineering Chemistry Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SCYA1101 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 1 0 4 100

UNIT 1 BONDS TO BANDS 9 Hrs.
Introduction to quantum chemistry – Motion of a quantum mechanical particle in one dimension (time- independent) –
Schrödinger wave equation for hydrogen atom (No derivation) – Physical meaning of wave function - Angular and radial
wave functions and probability densities – Quantum numbers – Principal, azimuthal, spin and magnetic quantum numbers –
Wave functions and orbital shapes - s,p,d,f - LCAO-MO of H2 – Band theory of solids: Conductors, semi-conductors and
superconductors – Role of As and Ga doping on band structures.

UNIT 2 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 9 Hrs.
Electromagnetic spectrum – Interaction of radiation with matter – Energy levels in molecules – Microwave spectroscopy –
Principle – Classification of molecules based on moment of Inertia – Rotational energy expression (J levels) – Calculation of
J for CO molecule – Vibrational spectroscopy – Normal modes of vibrations – Vibrations of polyatomic molecules (CO2 and
H2O) – Determination of Force constant – Electronic transitions in organic molecules – Mathematical derivation of Beer
Lambert’s law – Stimulated Emission – Lasers in action – Excimer laser, Diode laser and Gas laser.

UNIT 3 FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 9 Hrs.
Introduction to conducting polymers – Charge transport carriers: Exciton formation in organic solar cells and organic light
emitting diodes (principle and working) – Conduction mechanism in polymers: Soliton, polaron and bipolaron formation in
polyacetylene and polyaniline – Liquid crystals: Characteristic features and phases of liquid crystals – Liquid crystal displays.

UNIT 4 CARBON MATERIALS FOR HEALTH, STEALTH AND ENERGY 9 Hrs.
Introduction to carbon materials – Fullerenes – Production, properties and applications – Vander Waal’s solid – Structure of
graphene, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide – Mechanical and electrical properties of graphene – Graphene
based energy storage devices for space applications – Carbon nanotubes – Single-walled and multiwalled CNTs - Synthesis
of CNTs by Thermal CVD and laser ablation method – Electrical and mechanical properties of CNTs - Applications of CNTs.

UNIT 5 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 9 Hrs.
Phase equilibria: Gibbs phase rule – Terms involved in Phase rule – Phase diagram of water system – Thermal method of
analysis – Construction of simple eutectic system (Lead-Silver system). Fuels – Classification of fuels – Determination of
calorific values of solid fuels by bomb calorimeter – Manufacture of synthetic petrol by Fischer-Tropsch method – Knocking
in IC engines – Chemical structure – Octane and cetane rating of fuels. Nanomaterials: Size dependent properties of
nanomaterials – Synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles by Chemical reduction method – Applications of nanoparticles in
medicine.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOME
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - To understand quantum chemistry and its application to band theory.
CO2 - To analyse the interaction of radiation with matter in spectroscopic techniques.
CO3 - To interpret charge transport mechanism for electronic devices.
CO4 - To illustrate the applications of carbon materials in health, stealth and energy.
CO5 - To learn basic concepts of phase diagram, nanoparticle synthesis and importance of fuel.
CO6 - To analyze and demonstrate the applications of materials in real world.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. A.K.Chandra, Introductory Quantum Chemistry, Tata McGraw-Hill, 4th Edition, 1994.
2. Ira N. Levine, Physical chemistry, 6th Edition, 2008.
3. Ira N. Levine, Quantum chemistry, 7th Edition, 2013.
4. David W. Ball and Thomas Baer, Physical Chemistry, Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2nd Edition, 2014.
5. Donald W. Rogers, Concise Physical Chemistry, John Wiley and Sons, 2011.
6. Douglas A. Skoog and Donald M.West, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Cengage, 6th Edition, 2014.
7. P.C. Jain and Monika Jain, Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai Publication, 2018.
8. Joel. R. Fried, Polymer Science and Technology, Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd., 3rd Edition, 2012.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Question of 2 marks each – No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice, each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks