Applied Materials Thermodynamics
Published on 31. January 1999
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Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-340-63192-8 (ISBN)
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Instead of introducing students to the subject of thermodynamics with little consideration of their specific requirements, this text takes the approach of the applied scientist, focusing on the most relevant areas of thermodynamics. In addition to the most essential topics needed for a basic understanding of the subject, the book concentrates on the key areas of chemical change, the application of free energy and the thermodynamics of solutions. The interplay between concepts, experiments and practice is illustrated with numerous real-life examples drawn from industry, bringing the subject to life.
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Part 1 Principles of thermodynamics: energy; free energy; surface and interfacial energy; effect of magnetic field on free energy; effect of mechanical stress on free energy; free energy and electrical work. Part 2 Chemical equilibrium: phase equilibrium in one component systems; reactions in gases; free energy - equilibrium constant relationship for chemical reactions; thermodynamics of solutions; phase rule; Effingham diagram; phase stability diagrams; phase diagrams; pourbaix diagrams. Part 3 Applications: materials science; chemical metallurgy; mineral processing; pollution control in material, metal and mineral processing; recycling of metals and engineering materials.