Thermodynamics in Geochemistry: The Equilibrium Model

ISBN-13: 9780195064643 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 608 str.

Greg M. Anderson; David A. Crerar

Opis

This textbook and reference outlines the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, emphasizing applications in geochemistry. The work is distinguished by its comprehensive, balanced coverage and its rigorous presentation. The authors bring years of teaching experience to the work, and have attempted to particularly address those areas where other texts on the subject have provided inadequate coverage. A thorough review of the necessary mathematics is presented early on, both as a refresher for those with a background in university calculus, and for the benefit of those coming to the subject for the first time. The text is written for students in advanced undergraduate or graduate-level geochemistry as well as for all researchers in this field.

Recenzje

this is a good one and deserves to find it ways into the hands of almost anyone who uses thermodynamics in the field of geochemistry or petrology ... designed to be fairly comprehensive for the student new to thermodynamics, which means that most of the background to the later parts of the book is provided in the first few chapters ... the main strength of this book, apart from its comprehensive nature, is the bias given towards aqueous electrolyte thermodynanics, a topic which has seen significant advances in recent years, and tends to be rather daunting for the newcomer to break into. I would give this book a strong recommendation ... a very good and clear introduction to the more geochemical aspects of the subject in a very readable way. I think it deserves to be a great success.