Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials

Synopsis of Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials

«Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials» is the thermodynamics of materials textbook by David R. Gaskell, published by Taylor & Francis (618 pages).

Thermodynamic principles governing the behaviour of materials, with applications to metallurgy and materials science. Covers the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, heat capacity, gases and solutions, phase equilibrium, phase diagrams, and reactions with gases and condensed phases.

Fifth edition (2008), text in English. Includes CD-ROM with examples and thermodynamic properties of 50 compounds.

For advanced students of metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, ceramics or materials science, and professionals needing a reference.