Fundamentals of Chemical Thermodynamics

Author: Gao Zhidui
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book primarily discusses the fundamental principles, methods, and applications of phenomenological equilibrium thermodynamics in the field of chemistry. The core of the book is the four independent fundamental laws of thermodynamics, its soul is the method of thermodynamic problem-solving, and it covers various thermodynamic systems. The book consists of 15 chapters, each followed by exercises, with teaching knowledge included in the appendix. The entire book adopts the International System of Units (SI) and symbols recommended by IUPAC. The writing strives for rigor and systematicity. Chapters 1-7 introduce the fundamental concepts of phenomenological equilibrium thermodynamics, the four fundamental laws, and the important thermodynamic quantities and principles derived or extended from them. Chapters 8-14 focus on the thermodynamics of various typical systems, primarily non-pVT systems. Chapter 15 is a special topic on thermodynamic methodology, which is integrated throughout the book. The book uses the degree of reaction ξ instead of the amount of substance as the variable for chemical reaction and phase transition systems, introduces the concept of pseudo-molar reaction quantity, and provides a systematic approach to handling chemical reaction and phase transition systems based on this foundation. Additionally, the book specially introduces the thermodynamic theory of equilibrium stability and the thermodynamics of critical phenomena, which will help readers explore new areas in related disciplines. This book, along with the author's "Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics," respectively covers the phenomenological and statistical theories of equilibrium thermodynamics, closely coordinated and complementary to each other. This book is highly beneficial for mastering statistical thermodynamics. It is compiled from teaching materials that were repeatedly revised based on long-term teaching practices at the College of Chemistry, Peking University, and its content has been tested in teaching practice. This book can be used as a textbook or a reference.