Abstract
Different books on chemical thermodynamics use many similar symbols, and sometimes the same symbols are used for different things, creating confusion for beginners. In addition, there are many terms and concepts in thermodynamics that seem to be similar, leading to further uncertainty. In this chapter, the symbols and terms used—particularly those that might create difficulties for beginners—are summarised.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Cohen ER, Cvitas T, Frey JG, Holmstrom B, Kuchitsu K, Marquardt R, Mills I, Pavese F, Quack M, Stohner J, Strauss HL, Takami M, Thor AJ, Quantities (2008) Units and symbols in physical chemistry, IUPAC green book, 3rd edn, 2nd Printing. IUPAC and RSC Publishing, Cambridge
Kirkwood JG, Oppenheim I (1961) Chemical thermodynamics, 1st edn. McGraw-Hill
McNaught AD, Wilkinson A (1997) IUPAC. Compendium of chemical terminology, 2nd ed. (the “gold book”). Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford (XML on-line corrected version: http://goldbook.iupac.org (2006-) created by Nic M, Jirat J, Kosata B; updates compiled by Jenkins AD)
Prigogine I, Defay R (1954) Chemical thermodynamics. Longmans, Green and Co Ltd
Rennie R (2016) Oxford dictionary of chemistry, 7th edn. Oxford University Press
Ridpath I (2012) Oxford dictionary of astronomy, 2nd rev edn. Oxford University Press
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2018 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Matsushita, T., Mukai, K. (2018). Symbols and Glossary. In: Chemical Thermodynamics in Materials Science. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0405-7_2
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0405-7_2
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore
Print ISBN: 978-981-13-0404-0
Online ISBN: 978-981-13-0405-7
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials ScienceChemistry and Material Science (R0)