Entropy changes in irreversible Processes To obtain the change in entropy in an irreversible process we have to calculate DS along a reversible path between the initial state and the final state. Freezing of water below its freezing point Irrev H2O( l , -10 °C) H2O( s , -10 °C) H2O( l , 0°C) H2O( s , 0 °C)
Absolute entropy of a substance Third law of thermodynamics: The entropy of each pure element or substance in a perfectly crystalline form is zero at absolute zero.
Spontaneous process
Helmholtz free energy
Gibb’s Free Energy
Combining the First and Second law
The Thermodynamic Square P U G T V A
S H P U G T V A
The variation of Gibb’s energy with temperature.
Variation of the Gibb’s energy with pressure
Conditions for equilibrium between Phases
Various Equilibrium conditions Capacity Factor Intensity Equilibrium Condition S T At const. U,V V P At const. V,T ni i At const. P,T
Phase changes of pure component
Temperature dependence of phase stability
Response of melting temperature to the applied pressure