Introduction to Thermodynamics in Materials Science#
This section introduces fundamental thermodynamic concepts essential for materials science and their application in materials discovery.
Learning Objectives#
After completing this section, you will be able to:
Understand basic thermodynamic principles in materials science
Apply thermodynamic concepts to predict material stability
Use computational tools to calculate thermodynamic properties
Interpret phase diagrams and stability plots
Topics Covered#
Fundamental Thermodynamic Concepts
Gibbs Free Energy
Enthalpy and Entropy
Chemical Potential
Phase Stability
Phase Diagrams
Stability Criteria
Metastability
Computational Methods
Energy Calculations
Temperature Effects
Pressure Effects