Metastable Liquids

Metastable Liquids
Author: Pablo G. Debenedetti
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0691213941

Metastable Liquids provides a comprehensive treatment of the properties of liquids under conditions where the stable state is a vapor, a solid, or a liquid mixture of different composition. It examines the fundamental principles that govern the equilibrium properties, stability, relaxation mechanisms, and relaxation rates of metastable liquids. Building on the interplay of kinetics and thermodynamics that determines the thermophysical properties and structural relaxation of metastable liquids, it offers an in-depth treatment of thermodynamic stability theory, the statistical mechanics of metastability, nucleation, spinodal decomposition, supercooled liquids, and the glass transition. Both traditional topics--such as stability theory--and modern developments--including modern theories of nucleation and the properties of supercooled and glassy water--are treated in detail. An introductory chapter illustrates, with numerous examples, the importance and ubiquity of metastable liquids. Examples include the ascent of sap in plants, the strategies adopted by many living organisms to survive prolonged exposure to sub-freezing conditions, the behavior of proteins at low temperatures, metastability in mineral inclusions, ozone depletion, the preservation and storage of labile biochemicals, and the prevention of natural gas clathrate hydrate formation. All mathematical symbols are defined in the text and key equations are clearly explained. More complex mathematical explanations are available in the appendixes.

Metastable Liquids

Metastable Liquids
Author: Vladimir Pavlovich Skripov
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1974
Genre: High temperatures
ISBN:

Metastable Systems under Pressure

Metastable Systems under Pressure
Author: Sylwester Rzoska
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2009-11-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9048134080

recently discovered advantages of amorphous forms of medicines/pharmaceutical products which focused a significant part of industry-related efforts on the GFA (Glass Forming Ability) and the glass temperature (T) versus pressure g dependences. 1 b ? 0 ? ? o ? P ? Pg P ? Pg 0 ? ? ? ? T (P ) = F (P )D (P ) =T 1 + exp ? g g ? 0 ? ? ? ? c + Pg ? ? ? ? 400 1 b 0 o ? ? ? ? P ? P P ? P g g 0 ? ? ? ? T (P ) = F (P )D (P ) =T 1 + exp ? g g 0 ? ? ? ? c ? + P max g ? ? ? ? T ~7 GPa g max P ~ 304 K Liquid g 300 1 HS glass 0 200 -1 mSG ?=0. 044 Liquid -2 100 -3 glass ?=0. 12 -1. 2 -0. 9 -0. 6 -0. 3 0. 0 log T 10 scaled -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 P (GPa) g 19 Figure 1. T he pressure evolution of the glass temperature in gl Th ye s cerol ol . id curve shows the parameterization of experimental data via the novel, modifie d Glat Sizm elon type equation, given in the Figure.

Phase Transitions in Polymers: The Role of Metastable States

Phase Transitions in Polymers: The Role of Metastable States
Author: Stephen Z.D. Cheng
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2008-09-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080558208

A classical metastable state possesses a local free energy minimum at infinite sizes, but not a global one. This concept is phase size independent. We have studied a number of experimental results and proposed a new concept that there exists a wide range of metastable states in polymers on different length scales where their metastability is critically determined by the phase size and dimensionality. Metastable states are also observed in phase transformations that are kinetically impeded on the pathway to thermodynamic equilibrium. This was illustrated in structural and morphological investigations of crystallization and mesophase transitions, liquid-liquid phase separation, vitrification and gel formation, as well as combinations of these transformation processes. The phase behaviours in polymers are thus dominated by interlinks of metastable states on different length scales. This concept successfully explains many experimental observations and provides a new way to connect different aspects of polymer physics. * Written by a leading scholar and industry expert* Presents new and cutting edge material encouraging innovation and future research* Connects hot topics and leading research in one concise volume

Impulse Breakdown of Liquids

Impulse Breakdown of Liquids
Author: Vasily Y. Ushakov
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2007-09-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540727604

The book describes the main physical processes and phenomena in pulsed electric breakdown. The knowledge and the control of the electric breakdown of liquids is important not only for the insulation inside power systems but it is also used for the creation and information of high voltage and high current pulses. Such high-voltage micro- and nanosecond pulses find wide application in experimental physics, electro discharge technology, physics of dielectrics, radar detection and ranging, high-speed photography.

Teplofizicheskie Svoǐstva Zhidkosteǐ V Metastabil ́nom Sostoîanii

Teplofizicheskie Svoǐstva Zhidkosteǐ V Metastabil ́nom Sostoîanii
Author: Vladimir Pavlovich Skripov
Publisher: Gordon & Breach Science Pub
Total Pages: 285
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9782881246562

Provides a systematic qualitative description of superheated liquids, formulates the basic concepts of the physics of metastable states and discusses various aspects of the problem, including the kinetics of nucleation and the question of thermodynamic stability to continuous changes. Inadequate index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Introduction to Phase Equilibria in Ceramic Systems

Introduction to Phase Equilibria in Ceramic Systems
Author: Hummel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2018-05-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351436732

Written by a leading practitioner and teacher in the field of ceramic science and engineering, this outstanding text provides advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students with a comprehensive, up-to-date Introduction to Phase Equilibria in Ceramic Systems. Building upon a concise definition of the phase rule, the book logically proceeds from one- and two-component systems through increasingly complex systems, enabling students to utilize the phase rule in real applications. Unique because of its emphasis on phase diagrams, timely because of the rising importance of ceramic applications, practical because of its pedagogical approach, Introduction to Phase Equilibria in Ceramic Systems offers end-of-chapter review problems, extensive reading lists, a solid thermodynamic foundation and clear perspectives on the special properties of ceramics as compared to metals.This authoritative volume fills a broad gap in the literature, helping undergraduate- and graduate-level students of ceramic engineering and materials science to approach this demanding subject in a rational, confident fashion. In addition, Introduction to Phase Equilibria in Ceramic Systems serves as a valuable supplement to undergraduate-level metallurgy programs.

Metastable Solids from Undercooled Melts

Metastable Solids from Undercooled Melts
Author: Dieter Herlach
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2006-12-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080468861

This book presents the physical concepts and tools to characterize and describe the formation of metastable solids from undercooled melts. Its aim is to facilitate understanding of the development of the science and technology of solidification of melts and to introduce new concepts within this exciting research field in order to fulfil the challenges of the future in the field of undercooled melts. A comprehensive description of the science and applications of the undercooling phenomenon is given. It is composed of several main parts: experimental techniques for undercooling; characterization of the undercooled melt as the first step in rapid solidification; introducing the concepts of modern theories of rapid dendrite and eutectic growth and their comparison with experimental results, and a survey of metastable materials formed from the non-equilibrium state of an undercooled melt. * Showing clear links to possible application of results obtained from basic research * The subject matter is multidisciplinary and will be of interest to material scientists, physicists, physical chemists, mechanical and electrical engineers

Lectures On Thermodynamics And Statistical Mechanics - Xix Winter Meeting On Statistical Physics

Lectures On Thermodynamics And Statistical Mechanics - Xix Winter Meeting On Statistical Physics
Author: M Lopez De Haro
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 230
Release: 1990-08-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9814611557

This proceedings provides an updated glance on recent developments in statistical physics. Contributions include thermal behavior in complex liquids, dynamical instabilities in colloidal and lattice gas models, transport and relaxation phenomena near the glass transition, as well as studies in fluctuations and kinetic theories of fluids far from equilibrium.

Multiparameter Equations of State

Multiparameter Equations of State
Author: Roland Span
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662040921

As a basis for printed property charts and tables, empirical multiparameter equa tions of state have been the most important source of accurate thermodynamic property data for more than 30 years now. However, due to increasing demands on the accuracy of thermodynamic property data in computerised calculations as well as the availability of appropriate software tools, and the ever increasing computer power, such formulations are nowadays becoming a valuable tool for everyday work. This development has substantially increased the number of scientists, engi neers, and students who are working with empirical multiparameter equations of state, and it continues to do so. Nevertheless, common knowledge on this kind of thermodynamic property models and on the ongoing progress in this scientific discipline is still very limited. Multiparameter equations of state do not belong to the topics which are taught intensively in thermodynamic courses in engineering and natural sciences and the books and articles where they are published mainly deal with the thermodynamic properties of certain substances rather than with the theoretical background of the used equations of state. In contrast to this, my concern mainly was to give a survey of the theoretical background of multiparameter equations of state both with regard to their application and their development.