Handbook of Aqueous Electrolyte Thermodynamics

Abstract

This handbook, describes the details of an electrolyte thermodynamics and the engineer's need for a source of recommended calculations and thermodynamic data either through recommended tabular values or annotated bibliographies which point to suitable sources. It provides a systematic presentation of electrolyte thermodynamics from basic definitions of equilibrium constants of ionic reactions to the prediction of activity coefficients of various species in multicomponent aqueous solutions of strong and/or weak electrolytes as well as the resulting phase equilibria calculative techniques. It is designed to assist the engineer in solving industrially important problems involving aqueous solutions of electrolytes and understanding the possible alternatives available as well as how they may be applied to solve problems either with available data or through available data prediction and analysis techniques. Several examples are used to illustrate the calculative techniques needed for the solution of different types of problems. Examples cited can be solved with limited computer facilities. Techniques can be expanded for the solution of more complex problems.