Calorimetry

Clearly divided into three parts, this practical book begins by dealing with all fundamental aspects of calorimetry. The second part looks at the equipment used and new developments. The third and final section provides measurement guidelines in order to obtain the best results.

The result is optimized knowledge for users of this technique, supplemented with practical tips and tricks.

 

INTRODUCTION: Calorimetry: Definition, Application Fields and Units
 
Definition of Calorimetry
Application Fields for Calorimetry
First Example from Life Sciences
Second Example from Material Science
Third Example from Legal Metrology
Units
 
PART I: Fundamentals of Calorimetry
 
METHODS OF CALORIMETRY
Compensation of the Thermal Effect
Measurement of Temperature Differences
Summary of Measuring Principles
 
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Measurement of Amount of Substance
Measurement of Electric Quantities
Measurement of Temperatures
Chemical Composition
 
FUNDAMENTALS OF THERMODYNAMICS
States and Processes
Phases and Phase Transitions
 
HEAT TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Heat Conduction
Convection
Heat Radiation
Heat Transfer
Entropy Increase during Heat Exchange
Conclusions Concerning Calorimetry
 
SURROUNDINGS AND OPERATION CONDITIONS
The Isothermal Condition
The Isoperibol Condition
The Adiabatic Condition
The Scanning Condition
 
MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
Consequences of Temperature Relaxation within the Sample
Typical Results from Different Calorimeters
Reconstruction of the True Sample Heat Flow Rate from the Measured Function
Special Evaluations
Determination of the Measurement Uncertainty
 
PART II: Practice of Calorimetry
 
CALORIMETERS
Functional Components and Accessories
Heating Methods
Cooling Methods
Comments on Control Systems
Thermostats
On the Classification of Calorimeters
On the Characterization of Calorimeters
Isothermal Calorimeters
Calorimeters with Heat Exchange between Sample and Surroundings
Adiabatic Calorimeters
Other Calorimeters
 
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Microchip Calorimetry
Microchip Calorimetry
Extreme Ranges of State
Calorimetry as an Analytical and Diagnostic Tool
 
CALORIMETRIC MEASUREMENTS: GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS
General Considerations
Guidelines to Calorimetric Measurements
Calorimetric Applications
 
Index

• By (author) Stefan M. Sarge
• By (author) Günther W. H. Höhne
• By (author) Wolfgang Hemminger