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Thermodynamics and Metamorphism
http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/geol212/thermodynamics&metamorphism.htm
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These lecture notes provide an introductory lesson in thermodynamics to help students better understand the relationships depicted on phase diagrams. The first and third laws of thermodynamics and Gibb's Free Energy are discussed. Solid-solid reactions are covered in the context of the Sillimanite-Kyanite-Andalusite P-T graph. Devolatization reactions, reaction boundaries, and reaction rates are also covered in the notes. The notes contain many graphs relating pressure, temperature, and Gibb's Free energy. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html
Intended for grade levels:
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Presentation / Demo
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geochemistry
    • Geology
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118
DLESE Catalog ID: SERC-NAGT-000-000-000-138
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Petrology at Tulane University'
http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/eens212/
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Stephen A Nelson
Department of Geology