- knowledge of modern methods of researching materials and products;
- knowledge and understanding of modern scientific theories and methods and their ability to effectively apply them to the synthesis of new chemical compounds, technological processes, waste-free chemical technologies and chemical equipment, energy conservation and environmental safety;
- to study and model phenomena and processes in complex chemical and physico-chemical systems
- the ability to effectively apply modern methods of analysis, numerical modeling, perform experimental research with chemical technology objects in laboratory and industrial conditions;

Innovative processes in chemical technologies
Numerical modeling of chemical technology processes
Crystal chemistry of silicates
Chemical technology of silicates

Standard research methods for silicate materials and products. Modern methods of research of properties and quality control of raw materials. Physical methods of research. Non-destructive methods. Thermal analysis methods. Dilatometric measurements. Radiographic methods for the analysis of crystalline substances. Crystal-optical methods of mineral exploration. Electron microscopic methods of substance analysis. Infrared spectroscopy. Problems of studying the structure of oxide glass. Glass surface and its properties. Problems of physicochemical study of thin layers of glass.

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control work (40%);
exam (written-oral form, 60%)