Thermitic Thermodynamics

<p>Thermites which are generally considered to be reactive mixtures of powdered metals and metal oxides are an important subset of energetic materials. The underlying thermodynamic properties of a given mixture dictate whether it may undergo a self-sustaining reaction liberating heat in the process. Thermodynamic information in the existing scientific literature regarding thermitic combinations is scattered and incomplete. Currently a comprehensive overview of this nature would be of great use to those working in the areas of pyrotechnics pyrometallurgy high-temperature chemistry and materials science. <b><i>Thermitic Thermodynamics </i></b>solves this problem by describing the results of calculations on over 800 combinations of metal metalloid and metal oxide reactants.</p><p>Other features include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>A first-of-its-kind adiabatic survey of binary thermitic reactions</li> <p> </p> <li>Provides an overview of key trends in exothermic metal-metal oxide reactivity</li> <p> </p> <li>Describes the role of non-oxide product formation in thermitic systems</li> <p> </p> <li>Explains how to interpret the results of thermochemical calculations effectively</li> </ul><p>An invaluable resource this book provides an accessible introduction for students and is also an enduring guide for professionals.</p>