JEO 212E - Chemical Equilibrium inGeology

Course Objectives

Aim of the course is to underline the main concepts of thermodynamics and physicochemistry in mineralogy, petrography, ore deposits and geochemistry.

Course Description

Introduction to thermodynamics; Main principles in thermodynamics and physicochemistry, First and second laws in physicochemistry, Entalpy, Entrophy, Free energy , Gibbs Phase Law , Systems, Incongruent Melting Systems, Oethectic properties, Eh and pH systems and diagrams, Oxidation procedures, Partial pressure diagrams, mineralogic, petrographic , ore depositions and geochemical aspects of physicochemistry and thermodynamics. Examples and different applications in geology