Fundamentals of Metallurgical Thermodynamics

This book highlights introduction of thermodynamics; first law, second law, third law of thermodynamics and their applications; concepts of entropy, free energies, thermodynamic equilibrium, thermodynamic activity and fugacity; Maxwell relations; Gibbs-Helmholtz equation; Clausis-Clayperon equation, etc. have been discussed in detail and made easily understandable to the undergraduate students of metallurgy. Thermodynamics involved in formation of different types of solutions (ideal, real and regular solutions) has also been discussed in detail. This book also discusses the applications of various thermodynamic properties in different metallurgical operations. At the end of each and every chapter, different types of typical related problems have also been solved.

Dr. Santosh Kumar Sahoo is currently a professor in the dept. ofMetallurgical and Materials Engg. at NIT Rourkela, India. His research interests include- Texture of hexagonal metals and alloys, pyrometallurgical extraction of metals.

Dr. Mithilesh Kumar is currently a professor in the dept. ofMetallurgical and Materials Engg. at NIT Rourkela, India. His research interests include Carbonaceous materials, iron ore reduction.

Dr. Swapan Kumar Karak is currently a assistant professor in the dept. ofMetallurgical and Materials Engg. at NIT Rourkela, India. His research interests include Nanostructured materials, Composites, ODS Alloys, Joining of Materials and Advance Welding