Ganguly J. Thermodynamics in Earth and Planetary Sciences

Springer-Verlag Berlin, 2008, 501 pages, ISBN: 3540773053Based on a university course, this book provides an exposition of a large spectrum of geological, geochemical and geophysical problems that are amenable to thermodynamic analysis. It also includes selected problems in planetary sciences, relationships between thermodynamics and microscopic properties, particle size effects, methods of approximation of thermodynamic properties of minerals, and some kinetic ramifications of entropy production. The textbook will enable graduate students and researchers alike to develop an appreciation of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, and their wide ranging applications to natural processes and systems.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 and Mixing Models: Non-electrolytes
Equilibria Involving Solutions and Gaseous Mixtures
Element Fractionation in Geological Systems
Electrolyte Solutions and Electrochemistry
Surface Effects