Thermodynamics in Mineral Sciences : An Introduction / by Ladislav Cemi?.

Springer eBooks

Definition of thermodynamic terms -- Volume as a state function -- The first law of thermodynamics -- Second law of thermodynamics -- Gibbs free energy and Helmholtz free energy -- Thermal equilibrium -- Chemical reactions -- Geothermometry and geobarometry.

The subject of this book are natural systems where thermodynamic processes take place as a result of changes in temperature, pressure and composition. The basic concepts are discussed on low level trying to preserve the mathematical rigor. Calculated examples using data from the mineralogical literature are given to elucidate the difficult and very abstract matter of thermodynamics. The book is aimed for students of geology, mineralogy, material science and all other interested readers who deal with solid matter.

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