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Predictive thermodynamics for condensed phases.

Leslie Glasser1, H Donald Brooke Jenkins

  • 1Nanochemistry Research Institute, Department of Applied Chemistry, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia. l.glasser@exchange.curtin.edu.au

Chemical Society Reviews
|September 21, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Predicting material stability and reactivity is crucial. A new volume-based approach (VBT) offers simple thermodynamic predictions for ionic and organic compounds, applicable to various material forms.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Thermodynamic data is essential for evaluating material stability and reactivity.
  • Experimental thermodynamics is challenging, and data is often unavailable for many compounds, especially hypothetical ones.
  • Existing methods may require detailed crystallographic information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a simple, broadly applicable method for thermodynamic prediction.
  • To provide a new tool for assessing the stability and reactivity of condensed phases.
  • To develop methods independent of detailed crystal structure information.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing formula unit volumes (or density) for thermodynamic predictions.
  • Applying a volume-based approach (VBT) to both ionic and organic covalent condensed phases.

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  • Developing procedures applicable to crystalline solids, liquids, and amorphous materials.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated simple procedures for thermodynamic prediction based on volume.
    • The volume-based approach (VBT) is effective for diverse condensed phases.
    • The methods are independent of detailed crystal structure knowledge, enhancing applicability.

    Conclusions:

    • The volume-based approach (VBT) offers a practical new tool for thermodynamic assessment.
    • These predictive methods expand the accessibility of thermodynamic information for materials.
    • The VBT is versatile, applicable across different material states and compositions.