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MATLS 2B03

Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials

Undergraduate

Fall 2025 · Intro To Thermodyn. Of Matls · C01

Readings

  • Introduction To The Thermodynamics Of Materials Ed: 7
    Gaskell · 7 · Required
    ISBN 9781032450995
Fall 2025 · L08

Topics

  • Significance of thermodynamics.
  • First law of thermodynamics.
  • Second law of thermodynamics.
  • Auxiliary Functions.
  • Heat Capacity, Enthalpy & Entropy.
  • Third law of thermodynamics.
  • Equilibrium in one component systems.
  • Behavior of gases.
  • Non-ideal gases.
  • Electrochemistry.
  • Formation cells, concentration cells.
  • Review

Readings

  • Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials
    D. R. Gaskell and D. E. Laughlin · 2024 · 7th · Required
    CRC Press · ISBN 978-1032450995
  • Any earlier edition is accepted. Cost: $220, but some discounted copies are available for $117.
    See source
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Topics

  • First and Second Laws
  • Reversible and irreversible processes
  • State functions
  • Variables
  • Relations among them
  • Third Law
  • Thermodynamics of reactions
  • Unary systems
  • Real gases
  • Electrochemistry
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