This book provides exposition of a large spectrum of geological, geochemical and geophysical problems that are amenable to thermodynamic analysis. It also includes selected problems in planetary sciences, relationships between thermodynamics and microscopic properties, particle size effects, methods of approximation of thermodynamic properties of minerals, and some kinetic ramificationsof entropy production. Many of these features are frequently missing in textbooks, but are very important with respect to problems in Earth and Planetary Sciences. The textbook will enable graduate students and researchers alike to develop an appreciation of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, and their wide ranging applications to natural processes and systems. Based on a university course Includes selected problems in geological, geochemical, geophysical, and planetary sciences INDICE: 1. Introduction.- 2. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.- 3. Thermodynamic Potentials and Derivative Properties.- 4. Third Law and Thermochemistry.- 5. Critical Phenomenon and Equations of State.- 6. Phase Transitions, Melting and Reactions of Stoichiometric Phases.- 7. Thermal Pressure, Earth's Interior and Adiabatic Processes.- 8.Thermodynamics of Solutions.- 9. Thermodynamic Solution Models: Non-electrolytes.- 10. Phase Equilibria Involving Solutions and Gaseous Mixtures, 11. Element Fractionation in Geological Systems.-12. Electrolyte Solutions and Electrochemistry.- 13. Surface Effects.- Appendix I: Rate of Entropy Production and Kinetic Implications- Appendix II: Reviewof Some Mathematical Concepts of Classical Thermodynamics.- Appendix III: Estimation of Thermodynamic Properties if Solids.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-77305-4
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés