Dissolved substances in water.
Chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, solubility of minerals.
Soil and water pollution.
Properties of materials.
Carbon-based materials: Asphalt, plastics wood.
Calcium-based materials and other mineral materials.
Metals: Materials and corrosion processes.
After the course is completed the student shall be able to:
- Understand chemical processes in water and the factors that influence water quality
- Describe polymer materials, wood, mortar and concrete and metals, and processes that influence durability of these materials.
- Evaluate how a certain water quality may influence durability of a steel or concrete structure.