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Thermodynamics in Earth and Planetary Sciences

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  • © 2008

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Authors:
  1. Jibamitra Ganguly

    1. Dept. Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.

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  • Based on a university course
  • Includes selected problems in geological, geochemical, geophysical, and planetary sciences
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-18

  3. First and Second Laws

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    Pages 19-51

  4. Thermodynamic Potentials and Derivative Properties

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    Pages 53-72

  5. Third Law and Thermochemistry

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    Pages 73-90

  6. Critical Phenomenon and Equations of States

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    Pages 91-114

  7. Phase Transitions, Melting and Reactions of Stoichiometric Phases

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    Pages 115-152

  8. Thermal Pressure, Earth’s Interior and Adiabatic Processes

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    Pages 153-188

  9. Thermodynamics of Solutions

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    Pages 189-247

  10. Thermodynamic Solution Models: Non-electrolytes

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    Pages 249-279

  11. Equilibria Involving Solutions and Gaseous Mixtures

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    Pages 281-345

  12. Element Fractionation in Geological Systems

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    Pages 347-373

  13. Electrolyte Solutions and Electrochemistry

    • Anantha Chandrakasan
    Pages 375-407

  14. Surface Effects

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    Pages 409-441

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 443-501
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  • Dept. Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A.

    Jibamitra Ganguly

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