The thermodynamics and kinetics module is part of the ferrous metallurgy course. This module explores the thermodynamics and kinetics behind the removal of carbon, oxygen, sulfur, hydrogen, nitrogen and phosphorus from steel, which are essential to the production of steels tailored to the demands of the consumer or specific applications. Topics covered include:

Deoxidation,
Decarburisation,
Desulfurisation,
Dephosporisation,
Hydrogen removal, and
Nitrogen removal