Overview
- Introduces thermodynamics targeted to Earth Sciences
- Covers concisely first and second law and their application in Earth System Sciences
- Explains chemical equilibria focused on carbon dioxide-water system
- This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences (BRIEFSEARTHSYST)
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Thermodynamics
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Front Matter
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Equilibria: Solutions, Minerals, Acid-Base and Redox Reactions
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
Thermodynamics is needed to understand many processes on Earth, be they physical, chemical, or biological. Thermodynamics is critical to study the atmosphere (lapse rate, fohn winds, circulation), hydrosphere (latent and sensible heat, pressure dependence of freezing/boiling points), geosphere (geothermal gradients, mineral stability) and the biosphere (redox zonation, evolution of biogeochemical cycles). This introduction to thermodynamics and equilibria aims to provide the basic concepts of relevance for atmospheric, marine, climate, and environmental sciences and to prepare students for more advanced classes in physical chemistry, mineralogy, and petrology.
This is an open access book.
Authors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Thermodynamics and Equilibria in Earth System Sciences: An Introduction
Authors: Jack J. Middelburg
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53407-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-53406-5Published: 28 February 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-53407-2Published: 27 February 2024
Series ISSN: 2191-589X
Series E-ISSN: 2191-5903
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 88
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 16 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geochemistry, Thermodynamics, Geology