Information Package / Course Catalogue
Chemistry of Metals
Course Code: KMY376
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Teaching and teaching the concept of metal and the chemistry of metal elements

Course Content

To teach the important physical, chemical and mechanical properties of metals. To understand the application of this information and concepts on alkali, alkaline earth and d-block metals. Thus, to gain the ability to use, relate and interpret concepts and to learn information about the areas of use of metals in industry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yüksel ŞAHİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Have information about the origin and distribution of elements.
2.Gains experience in purifying metals from minerals.
3.Obtains literature and other sources of information for their studies and classifies this information in scientific and practical contexts.
4.Knows the properties of metals, alloys and conductivity.
5.Can use the knowledge learned about metals in areas related to chemistry.
6.Learns to use information about metals in the industrial field and acquires environmental awareness.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.E. Riedel, C. Janiak - Inorganic Chemistry. De Gruyter (2022), 15 edition
2.Holleman-Wieberg, Anorganische Chemistry, W. de G. Berlin-New York 1976.
3.Malcolm Gerloch, Edwin, C. Constable, Transition Metal Chemistry.
4.P. W. Atkins, Inorganic Chemistry, D.F. Shriver; Oxford, 1999
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Origin and distribution of elements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Preparation of metals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Metallurgy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physical properties of metals
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chemical properties of metals
Week 6 - Theoretical
Structure of metals and metallic bonding
Week 7 - Theoretical
metallic conductivity
Week 8 - Theoretical
Alloys (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Metal Carbides
Week 10 - Theoretical
Alkali Metals
Week 11 - Theoretical
Alkaline earth metals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Transition metals
Week 13 - Theoretical
Transition metals
Week 14 - Theoretical
Transition metals
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination130232
Final Examination138240
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
4
4
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
5
4
OÇ-6
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026