range of materials; from metals, ceramicsand other inorganic materials to geological materials. Focusing on materials rather than the underlying mathematicalconcepts of the subject, this book will be ideal for thenon-specialist requiring an introduction to the energetics andstability of materials. Macroscopic thermodynamic properties arelinked to the underlying miscroscopic nature of the materials andtrends in important properties are discussed.A unique approach covering both macroscopic and microscopicaspects of the subjectAuthors have worldwide reputations in this areaFills a gap in the market by featuring a wide range of realup-to-date examples and covering a large amount ofmaterials

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