Diffusion
AimsBefore you startIntroductionDiffusion mechanismsRandom walkFick's first lawFick's second lawInterdiffusionMicrostructural effectsTemperature EffectsApplications of DiffusionSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
On completion of this TLP you should:
- Understand how diffusion occurs, and what the driving force behind it is.
- Understand Fick’s laws and what factors will determine the rate at which diffusion occurs.
- Understand the effects of microstructure on diffusion.
- Be familiar with why diffusion is important to a range of applications.