Sarge S.M., Höhne G.W.H., Hemminger W. Calorimetry: Fundamentals, Instrumentation and Applications

Wiley, Weinheim, Germany, 2014, 280 pages, ISBN: 3527327614This book is intended to help readers to understand the basics of calorimetry and to find their way in the ever-growing market of commercial instruments. During the three decades that have passed, huge progress in calorimetry has been made concerning the techniques and the instrumentation alike. Because of missing special literature or textbooks, there developed an increasing desire for another basic monograph about calorimetry that would take these developments into account. In the present book, we describe the state of the art of modern calorimetry and today’s instrumentation almost completely. Despite the risk that some of the calorimeters described here will be obsolete in a few years, we decided not to deny readers basic and concise information about all the apparatus that they can buy today. Another objective of the new book is to promote the application of calorimetric procedures in various fields of research, providing practical advice and examples for this purpose.In accordance with these considerations, this book is intended for scientists considering the use of calorimeters, senior students engaged in heat measurements, and technicians working in the field of thermal analysis or calorimetry.Clearly divided into three parts, this practical book begins by dealing with all fundamental aspects of calorimetry. The second part looks at the equipment used and new developments. The third and final section provides measurement guidelines in order to obtain the best results.The result is optimized knowledge for users of this technique, supplemented with practical tips and tricks.Preface

Introduction. Calorimetry: Definition, Application Fields and Units

Fundamentals of Calorimetry
Methods of Calorimetry
Measuring Instruments
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
Heat Transport Phenomena
Surroundings and Operating Conditions
Measurements and EvaluationPractice of Calorimetry
Calorimeters
Recent Developments
Calorimetric Measurements: Guidelines and Applications