Course abstract

Basics: First, second and third laws of thermodynamics, Maxwell's relations, Clausius-Clayperon equation. Solutions: solution models, regular, sub-regular, cluster variation models, multi-parameter models, quasi-chemical theory, statistical thermodynamics, multicomponent systems. Equilibrium Concepts: Unary, binary and multicomponent systems, phase equilibria, evolution of phase diagrams, metastable phase diagrams, calculation of phase diagrams, thermodynamics of defects. Thermodynamics of Phase Transformations: Melting and solidification, precipitation, eutectoid, massive, spinodal, martensitic, order disorder transformations and glass transition. First and second order transitions.. Heterogeneous Systems: Equilibrium constant, Ellingham diagrams and their application to commercially important reactions.