Practical Chemical Thermodynamics for Geoscientists

Practical Chemical Thermodynamics for Geoscientists covers classical chemical thermodynamics and focuses on applications to practical problems in the geosciences, environmental sciences, and planetary sciences. This book will provide a strong theoretical foundation for students, while also proving beneficial for earth and planetary scientists seeking a review of thermodynamic principles and their application to a specific problem.
- Strong theoretical foundation and emphasis on applications
- Numerous worked examples in each chapter
- Brief historical summaries and biographies of key thermodynamicists-including their fundamental research and discoveries
- Extensive references to relevant literature

Chapter 1. Definition, Development, and Applications of ThermodynamicsChapter 2. Important Concepts and Mathematical MethodsChapter 3. The First Law of ThermodynamicsChapter 4. Thermal Properties of Pure Substances and Some ApplicationsChapter 5. ThermochemistryChapter 6. The Second Law of Thermodynamics and EntropyChapter 7. Phase Equilibria of Pure MaterialsChapter 8. Equations of StateChapter 9. The Third Law of ThermodynamicsChapter 10. Chemical EquilibriaChapter 11. SolutionsChapter 12. Phase Equilibria of Binary SystemsAppendices:1. Thermodynamic properties of inorganic compounds and minerals at 298 K2. Thermal properties of the elements