Material thermodynamics

Author: Jiang Bohong (Compiler)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2001-08-06
Features: This book is part of the "Nineth Five-Year Plan" key textbook construction project for ordinary universities in Shanghai, specifically written to meet the requirements of the fundamental theory of thermodynamics for the Materials Science and Engineering program. The book is divided into 8 chapters, including Introduction, Thermodynamic Laws, The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Relationships Between Thermodynamic Functions and Properties in Closed Systems, Open Systems and Solutions, Phase Equilibrium and Phase Diagrams, Surfaces and Interfaces, and Fundamentals of Statistical Thermodynamics. It emphasizes the basic principles of thermodynamics with examples of solid materials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers. This book serves as a foundational textbook for undergraduate programs in Materials Science and Engineering and can also be referenced by scientists and engineers engaged in material research and production.