Phase Equilibria, Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations: Their Thermodynamic Basis - Softcover

Hillert, Mats

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521565847 ISBN 13: 9780521565844

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

This textbook deals with the theoretical basis of chemical equilibria and chemical changes and emphasises the properties of phase diagrams. A feature of the book is the author's treatment of the field from a modern perspective, taking into account the dramatic changes in the methods of applying thermodynamics caused by the development both of computer programs for sophisticated equilibrium calculations, and of extensive databases containing thermodynamic parameter values for individual phases from which all thermodynamic properties may be calculated. This new situation has inspired a new approach to the teaching of basic thermodynamics. Illustrative examples of thermodynamic modelling are also given, and the book contains many exercises and worked solutions. This modern text will be a useful supplement to traditional thermodynamics texts for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in materials science and chemistry.

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Review

'To sum up, for students of chemistry wishing to apply themselves to problems of the material sciences, this book provides an excellent foundation for understanding the thermodynamics of complex systems. It also offers much useful information for scientists who want to be able to handle problems of multicomponent systems, provided they will take the trouble to work through the text carefully to identify the formulas used, despite the shortage of cross-references.' Volkmar Leute, Angewandte Chemie

Book Description

This textbook covers the theoretical basis of chemical equilibria and changes, emphasising the properties of phase diagrams. It represents a new approach to the subject that takes into account the availability of powerful computers and databases. Illustrative examples of thermodynamic modelling are also given, and the book contains many exercises and worked solutions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521565847
• ISBN 13: 9780521565844
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 554