Thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces : concepts in inorganic materials / Gerald H Meier

Cover; Half title; Cover Description; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Summary of basic thermodynamic concepts; 1.1 Basic thermodynamics; 1.1.1 Extensive and molar properties of a thermodynamic system; 1.1.2 The first law; 1.1.3 The second law; 1.1.4 The third law; 1.1.5 Combined first and second laws; 1.2 Multicomponent systems- solution thermodynamics; 1.2.1 The ideal-solution model; 1.2.2 Non-ideal solutions; 1.3 Multiphase equilibria; 1.3.1 Unary systems; 1.3.2 Multicomponent systems; 1.4 Chemical reactions; 1.4.1 Chemical reactions involving gases. 1.5 Summary1.6 References; 1.7 Study problems; 1.8 Selected thermodynamic data references; 2 Introduction to surface quantities; 2.1 Description of a surface/interface; 2.2 Thermodynamic properties; 2.2.1 Creation of a surface; 2.2.2 Extension of a surface; 2.2.3 Relations among surface quantities; 2.2.4 Relations between and ; 2.2.5 Determination of surface parameters; 2.2.6 Description of surface contributions to the thermodynamic description of material systems; 2.3 Summary; 2.4 References; 2.5 Study problems; 3 Equilibrium at intersections of surfaces: wetting. 3.1 Non-reactive versus reactive wetting3.2 Non-reactive wetting; 3.2.1 The contact angle on an ideal solid surface (Young's equation); 3.2.2 Work of adhesion; 3.2.3 Capillary rise; 3.2.4 Small droplets; 3.2.5 Non-ideal surfaces; 3.3 Reactive wetting; 3.4 Selected values of interfacial energies; 3.5 Summary; 3.6 References; 3.7 Study problems; 4 Surfaces of crystalline solids; 4.1 Surface energy for crystalline solids; 4.1.1 Equilibrium crystal shape; 4.2 Internal boundaries; 4.2.1 Types of grain boundaries; 4.2.2 Intersections of grain boundaries with free surfaces. 4.2.3 Intersections of grain boundaries4.3 Faceting; 4.4 Measurement of surface and grain-boundary energies; 4.4.1 The zero-creep technique; 4.4.2 The multiphase-equilibrium (MPE) technique; 4.4.3 Selected values of high-angle grain-boundary energies; 4.5 Summary; 4.6 References; 4.7 Study problems; 5 Interphase interfaces; 5.1 Interface classifications; 5.1.1 Coherent interfaces; 5.1.2 Semicoherent interfaces; 5.1.3 Incoherent interfaces; 5.1.4 Interface mobility; 5.2 Interaction of second phases with grain boundaries; 5.3 Thin-film formation; 5.3.1 Growth of thin oxide films.

An accessible yet rigorous discussion of the thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces, bridging the gap between textbooks and advanced literature by delivering a comprehensive guide without an overwhelming amount of mathematics. The book begins with a review of the relevant aspects of the thermodynamics of bulk systems, followed by a description of the thermodynamic variables for surfaces and interfaces. Important surface phenomena are detailed, including wetting, crystalline systems (including grain boundaries), interfaces between different phases, curved interfaces (capillarity), adsorption phenomena and adhesion of surface layers. The later chapters also feature case studies to illustrate real-world applications. Each chapter includes a set of study problems to reinforce the reader's understanding of important concepts. Ideal as an auxiliary text for students and a self-study guide for industry practitioners and academic researchers working across a broad range of materials"--Provided by publisher