Thermodynamics in Earth and Planetary Sciences

• Main Author: Ganguly, Jibamitra (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Geochemistry.; Geology.; Mineralogy.; Space sciences.; Earth Sciences.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.

Table of Contents:

• First and Second Laws
• Thermodynamic Potentials and Derivative Properties
• Third Law and Thermochemistry
• Critical Phenomenon and Equations of States
• Phase Transitions, Melting and Reactions of Stoichiometric Phases
• Thermal Pressure, Earth’s Interior and Adiabatic Processes
• Thermodynamics of Solutions
• Thermodynamic Solution Models: Non-electrolytes
• Equilibria Involving Solutions and Gaseous Mixtures
• Element Fractionation in Geological Systems
• Electrolyte Solutions and Electrochemistry
• Surface Effects.