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Phase Diagrams and Heterogeneous Equilibria: A Practical Introduction

By Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Bruno Predel , Prof. em. Dr. Michael Hoch , Prof. em. Dr. Monte Pool (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2004
ISBN
978-3-642-05727-4, 978-3-662-09276-7
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-09276-7
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (16238227 bytes)
Series
Engineering Materials and Processes
Edition
1
Pages
352\356
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Condensed Matter Physics; Characterization and EvaHeat and Mass Transfer

Description

This graduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the practical application of phase diagrams. It is intended for students and researchers in chemistry, metallurgy, mineralogy, and materials science as well as in engineering and physics. Heterogeneous equilibria are described by a minimum of theory illustrated by practical examples and realistic case discussions from the different fields of application. The treatment of the physical and energetic background of phase equilibria leads to the discussion of the thermodynamics of mixtures and the correlation between energetics and composition. Thus, tools for the prediction of energetic, structural, and physical quantities are provided. The authors treat the nucleation of phase transitions, the production and stability of technologically important metastable phases, and metallic glasses. Furthermore, the text also concisely presents the thermodynamics and composition of polymer systems.

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