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Thermal Analysis and Thermodynamic Properties of Solids

A fully-revised and updated guide to theoretical aspects of thermal analysis, including its contemporary applications in a range of fields

Jaroslav Sestak (Author)

9780323855372, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 12 August 2021

644 pages, 200 illustrations (120 in full color)
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.9 cm, 1 kg

Thermal Analysis and Thermodynamic Properties of Solids, Second Edition covers foundational principles and recent updates in the field, presenting an authoritative overview of theoretical knowledge and practical applications across several fields. Since the first edition of this book was published, large developments have occurred in the theoretical understanding of—and subsequent ability to assess and apply—principles of thermal analysis. Drawing on the knowledge of its expert author, this second edition provides fascinating insight for both new and experienced students, researchers, and industry professionals whose work is influenced or impacted by thermo analysis principles and tools.

Part 1 provides a detailed introduction and guide to theoretical aspects of thermal analysis and the related impact of thermodynamics. Key terminology and concepts, the fundamentals of thermophysical examinations, thermostatics, equilibrium background, thermotics, reaction kinetics and models, thermokinetics and the exploitation of fractals are all discussed. Part 2 then goes on to discuss practical applications of this theoretical information to topics such as crystallization kinetics and glass states, thermodynamics in superconductor models, and climate change.

Part 1: Introduction and Fundamentals 1. Thermophysical examinations, experimental set-ups, sample and temperature control 2. Understanding of temperature, heat, gradients and related thermodynamics 3. Phenomenological approach to the caloric theory of heat: An alternative thermodynamics 4. Thermostatics as textbook thermodynamics 5. Equilibrium background and its importance for temperature and particle size 6. Thermodynamics: Processes dynamics under constant heating 7. Thermotics: Theoretical thermal analysis, thermometry and calorimetry 8. Rationality of creating kinetic models: how to mold a reaction path in solid-state 9. Facilitated reaction kinetics by thermal analysis 10. Thermokinetics in DTA experiments 11. Physical thermokinetics of reversible thermal decomposition by thermogravimetry 12. Exploiting fractals, tackle thermal processes and truer non-isothermal kinetics

Part 2: Practical applications 13. Constrained states of glasses, exploitation of transition temperatures, glass -forming coefficients and concepts of fragility 14. Explanation of crystallization kinetics of both glasses during heating and melts on cooling while indicating the incorrectness of Kissinger method 15. Kinetic phase diagrams as an enforced consequence of rapid changing temperature or diminishing particle size 16. Thermodynamic description of mobile components behavior in non-stoichiometric partially open ceramic systems and superconductor model 17. Thermodynamics of periodic processes, dendrite self-similarity, self-organization and stimulated quantum diffusion 18. Non-bridging oxygen in silica bio-compatible ceramics, poly-sialates and geo-polymers 19. Thermodynamics and social behavior, econophysics and ecosystems applied in relation of laws against feelings 20. Thermal analysis scheme aimed at better understanding of the Earth’s climate changes due to the alternating irradiation

Appendix 1. Thermophysical Properties  2. Glossary of terms, definitions and symbols

Subject Areas: Thermochemistry & chemical thermodynamics [PNRW], Analytical chemistry [PNF], Thermodynamics & heat [PHH]

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