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Phase Diagrams and Heterogeneous Equilibria

A Practical Introduction

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  • © 2004

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Authors:
  1. Bruno Predel

    1. Stuttgart, Germany

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  2. Michael Hoch

    1. Cincinnati, USA
      Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA

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  3. Monte Pool

    1. Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA

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  • Comprehensive textbook on the thermodynamics of materials consisting of several phases
  • Describes the fundamental physics and thermodynamics as well as experimental methods
  • Treats all materials: metals, glasses, ceramics, polymers, organic materials, aqueous solutions
  • With many application examples and realistic cases from chemistry and materials science

Part of the book series: Engineering Materials and Processes (EMP)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XV
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  2. Fundamental Facts and Concepts

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 1-7

  3. Phase Equilibria in One-Component Systems

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 9-15

  4. Phase Equilibria in Two-Component Systems under Exclusion of the Gas Phase

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 17-87

  5. Phase Equilibria in Three-Component Systems and Four-Component Systems with Exclusion of the Gas Phase

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 89-153

  6. Phase Equilibria Including a Vapor Phase

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 155-173

  7. Thermodynamics

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 175-268

  8. Nucleation During Phase Transitions

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 269-281

  9. Metastable Phases

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 283-312

  10. Effect of diffusion on Phase Transformations

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 313-329

  11. Organic and Polymeric Materials

    • Bruno Predel, Michael Hoch, Monte Pool
    Pages 331-339

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 341-349
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About this book

Since J.W. Gibbs in 1878 succeeded comprehensively in establishing the basic principles for an understanding of equilibria in heterogeneous systems, numer­ ous books concerning constitution diagrams have been written, some of them providing a formal treatment of phase equilibria down to the small detail. The purpose of the present book is to provide an introduction to the practical ap­ plications of phase diagrams. In the first instance it is intended for students of chemistry, metallurgy, mineralogy and materials science, but also for engineers and students of science and engineering disciplines concerned with materials. To facilitate the start of an involvement with heterogeneous equilibria, reactions and dynamic equilibria will be treated first, since these are familiar to chemists and metallurgists. Of course, a description of phase equilibria is not possible without a mini­ mum of formalism. The formalistic description, however, will be made lighter by clear explanations of experimental methods used to determine the constitu­ tion of a system, by application examples, as well as by discussing realistic cas­ es from chemistry, metallurgy, materials science and mineralogy. By this, the ne­ cessity of the knowledge of phase diagrams can be shown. On the other hand a practical exercise is possible.

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"This graduate textbook introduces the practical application of phase diagrams for students and researchers in materials science, chemistry, and mineralogy, as well as engineering and physics. Heterogeneous equilibria are illustrated by practical examples in different application fields, while theory is kept to a minimum. An emphasis is placed on providing tools for predicting energetic, structural, and physical quantities." (Materials Today)

"Predel and colleagues offer a good resource for students and professionals who wish to learn more about the practical aspects of phase equilibria … . Unlike most other books on the subject, this practical introduction provides detailed, yet remarkably clear, description of physical phenomena … . The descriptions are enhanced with more than 250 phase diagrams, micrographs, and other illustrations involving both real and idealized systems. … Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals in materials-related fields." (D.D. Edwards, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (10), June, 2005)

 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Stuttgart, Germany

    Bruno Predel

  • Cincinnati, USA

    Michael Hoch

  • Dept. of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA

    Michael Hoch, Monte Pool

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