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Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter - Phenomenology and Thermodynamics

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About the book, the project Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter - Phenomenology and Thermodynamics is a textbook, in which the phenomenology, the thermodynamic theory, and the practical use of phase diagrams are presented in three levels that diverge in nature - in particular as regards the role of thermodynamics. The book has been written from a chemical and geological teaching background. Each of the three levels of the book is representative of a particular course in a curriculum. Level 0: an introduction to phase diagrams The philosophy behind the ground level is that most of the characteristics of equilibrium between phases can be understood without the use of thermodynamics, realizing that, in a common-sense manner, the experimental observations on equilibria and spontaneous changes, and elementary notions about interactions, indicate the way to go. In spite of all this, the central figure in level zero, right from the beginning, is the chemical potential - a concept firmly rooted in thermodynamics. Equilibrium conditions in terms of chemical potentials, and the variables necessary to define a system in equilibrium are, are the basic elements of the system formulation.

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level 0: Equilibrium.- The variables.- The rules.- Pure substances.- Binary and Ternary Systems.- Partition and Separation.- Chemical Equilibrium.- level 1: Differential expressions.- Work, heat, energy.- Heat capacity and enthalpy.- Ideal gas, expansion and compression.- Chemical energy.- Entropy.- Characteristic functions.- Gibbs energy and equilibrium.- Tables.- Pure Substances.- Chemical reactions.- level 2: Mixtures and partial quantities.- The open system, chemical potentials.- Change to molar quantities.- The ideal mixture.- Non-ideal behaviour.- Magic formulae.- Dilute solutions.- The solvent laws.- The solute laws.- Ideal equilibria.- Non-ideal systems - geometrically.- Non-Ideal Systems - Analytically.- Non-Ideal Systems - Numerically.

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About the book, the project Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter – Phenomenology and Thermodynamics is a textbook, in which the phenomenology, the thermodynamic theory, and the practical use of phase diagrams are presented in three levels that diverge in nature – in particular as regards the role of thermodynamics. The book has been written from a chemical and geological teaching background. Each of the three levels of the book is representative of a particular course in a curriculum. Level 0: an introduction to phase diagrams The philosophy behind the ground level is that most of the characteristics of equilibrium between phases can be understood without the use of thermodynamics, realizing that, in a common-sense manner, the experimental observations on equilibria and spontaneous changes, and elementary notions about interactions, indicate the way to go. In spite of all this, the central figure in level zero, right from the beginning, is the chemical potential – a concept firmly rooted in thermodynamics. Equilibrium conditions in terms of chemical potentials, and the variables necessary to define a system in equilibrium are, are the basic elements of the system formulation.

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"Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter: Phenomenology and Thermodynamics is a welcome addition to the literature. The text will be useful to advanced undergraduates and first-year graduates … who want to extend their knowledge of phase diagrams and how those diagrams connect to thermodynamics. … also be of value to more experienced practitioners who want to broaden their perspective. … I heartily recommend Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter if you want to enrich your knowledge of phase equilibrium and phase diagrams and their relation to thermodynamics." (John C. Wheeler, Physics Today, February, 2009)

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"Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter: Phenomenology and Thermodynamics is a welcome addition to the literature. The text will be useful to advanced undergraduates and first-year graduates ... who want to extend their knowledge of phase diagrams and how those diagrams connect to thermodynamics. ... also be of value to more experienced practitioners who want to broaden their perspective. ... I heartily recommend Equilibrium Between Phases of Matter if you want to enrich your knowledge of phase equilibrium and phase diagrams and their relation to thermodynamics." (John C. Wheeler, Physics Today, February, 2009)

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Authors M T Calvet, M. T. Calvet, M.T. Calvet, H A Oonk, H A J Oonk, H. A. J. Oonk, H.A.J. Oonk, Harry A. J. Oonk
Publisher Springer Netherlands
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 18.10.2010
 
EAN 9789048175420
ISBN 978-90-481-7542-0
No. of pages 404
Dimensions 155 mm x 22 mm x 235 mm
Weight 628 g
Illustrations XII, 404 p.
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > Physical chemistry

B, Geophysics, geology, Chemistry and Materials Science, Geology, geomorphology & the lithosphere, Thermodynamics, Materials science, Materials Science, general, Thermodynamics & heat, Physical Chemistry, Solid Earth Sciences, Earth Sciences, Geophysics/Geodesy

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