Thermodynamics in Earth and Planetary Sciences

Jibamitra Ganguly (auth.)3540773053, 9783540773054

This book provides an 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 ramifications of 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.

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Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xxv
Introduction….Pages 1-18
First and Second Laws….Pages 19-51
Thermodynamic Potentials and Derivative Properties….Pages 53-72
Third Law and Thermochemistry….Pages 73-90
Critical Phenomenon and Equations of States….Pages 91-114
Phase Transitions, Melting and Reactions of Stoichiometric Phases….Pages 115-152
Thermal Pressure, Earth’s Interior and Adiabatic Processes….Pages 153-188
Thermodynamics of Solutions….Pages 189-247
Thermodynamic Solution Models: Non-electrolytes….Pages 249-279
Equilibria Involving Solutions and Gaseous Mixtures….Pages 281-345
Element Fractionation in Geological Systems….Pages 347-373
Electrolyte Solutions and Electrochemistry….Pages 375-407
Surface Effects….Pages 409-441
Back Matter….Pages 443-501