Molecular Diffusion - Applications

Applications

Diffusion is of fundamental importance in many disciplines of physics, chemistry, and biology. Some example applications of diffusion:

  • Sintering to produce solid materials (powder metallurgy, production of ceramics)
  • Chemical reactor design
  • Catalyst design in chemical industry
  • Steel can be diffused (e.g., with carbon or nitrogen) to modify its properties
  • Doping during production of semiconductors.

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