Gaskell , David R. 1940-

Introduction to The Thermodynamics of Materials / David R. Gaskell - Fifth Edition - New York : Taylor & Francis, 2008 - xv , 618 Pages : Illustrations ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Includes Bibliographical References and Index

Introduction and definition of terms -- The first law of thermodynamics -- The second law of thermodynamics -- The statistical interpretation of entropy -- Auxiliary functions -- Heat capacity, enthalpy, entropy -- Phase equilibrium in a one-component system -- The behavior of gases -- The behavior of solutions -- Gibbs free energy composition and phase diagrams of binary systems -- Reactions involving gases -- Reactions involving pure condensed phases and a gaseous phase -- Reaction equilibria in systems containing components in condensed solution -- Phase diagrams for binary systems in pressure-temperature-composition space -- Electrochemistry.

9781591690436 1591690439

2008001951


Thermodynamics.
Materials--Thermal properties.
Metallurgy.

TN673 / G33 2008

620.1/1296