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 emphasizes the properties of phase diagrams. The author treats the field from a modern perspective. He takes into account the dramatic changes in the methods of applying thermodynamics caused by the development both of computer operated 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 modeling are also given, and the book contains many exercises and worked solutions. This modern text will be of value to undergraduate and graduate students in materials science and chemistry.

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Book Description

his textbook treats the theoretical basis of chemical equilibria and chemical changes and emphasises the properties of phase diagrams. It represents an approach to the subject that takes into account the fact that thermodynamics can now be applied using powerful computers and databases that are readily available. Illustrative examples of thermodynamic modelling are also given, and the book contains many exercises and worked solutions. This modern text will be of value to undergraduate and graduate students in materials science and chemistry.

About the Author

Mats Hillert is a Professor Emeritus at KTH (Royal Institute of Technology) in Stockholm.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521565847
• ISBN 13: 9780521565844
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 554