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COURSE OUTLINE
Basics: First, second and third laws of thermodynamics, Maxwell's relations, Clausius'Clayperon equation.
Solutions: solution models, regular, sub'regular, cluster variation models, multi'parameter models, quasi'chemical theory, statistical thermodynamics, multicomponent systems.
Equilibrium Concepts: Unary, binary and multicomponent systems, phase equilibria, evolution of phase diagrams, metastable phase diagrams, calculation of phase diagrams, thermodynamics of defects.
Thermodynamics of Phase Transformations: Melting and solidification, precipitation, eutectoid, massive, spinodal, martensitic, order disorder transformations and glass transition. First and second order transitions..
Heterogeneous Systems: Equilibrium constant, Ellingham diagrams and their application to commercially important reactions. |