Thermodynamics deals with energy levels and the transfer of energy between states of matter, and is therefore fundamental to all branches of science. This new edition is specifically tailored to the interests of the Earth sciences, and emphasizes throughout the use of thermodynamics to construct mathematical simulations of real systems. Many computer programs are mentioned and used throughout the text, especially SUPCRT92, a widely used source of thermodynamic data. An associated website includes links to useful information sites, computer programs and problem sets.
Author(s): G. M. Anderson
Edition: 2
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 646
What is Thermodynamics ?......Page 10
Defining our terms......Page 17
The first law of thermodynamics......Page 40
The second law of thermodynamics......Page 74
Getting data......Page 120
Some simple applications......Page 159
Ideal Solutions......Page 185
Fugacity and activity......Page 207
The equilibrium constant......Page 243
Real solutions......Page 283
The phase rule......Page 326
Redox reactions......Page 344
Equations of state......Page 375
Solid solutions......Page 404
Electrolyte solutions......Page 431
Rock - water systems......Page 482
Phase diagrams......Page 508
Process modeling......Page 551
Appendix A......Page 583
Appendix B......Page 585
Appendix C * Some mathematics......Page 595
Appendix D * How to use SUPCRT92......Page 610
Appendix E * Computer programs......Page 614
Appendix F * Symbols used......Page 626
Appendix G * A short history of thermodynamic constraints......Page 629
References......Page 636
