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Statistical Thermodynamics of Simple Liquids and their Mixtures, by T. Boublik, I. Nezbeda and K. Hlavaty, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, Amsterdam-Oxford-New York, 1979,146 pp., ISBN O-444-99784-9, price US $ 41_50/Dfl. 85.00. Statistical thermodynamic theories of liquids are based either on interpretive or predictive grounds. Interpretive approaches start with an approximate description of the structure of the liquid which is guided by physical reality and by the ability to calculate properties of the liquids and liquid mixtures. Predictive theories of liquid state place emphasis on the process by which the intermolecular forces determine the structure without an a priori assumption for the structure itself. Interpretive theories have not been adequately successful in calculation of properties of liquids because the liquid structure is continuously changing and it can not be easily modeled after the lattice theories of solids. Predictive theories (which are also called the distribution function theories) on the other hand, have been quite successful in prediction of thermodynamic properties of simple liquids. Predictive theories involve distribution functions specifying the probability of finding sets of molecules in particular configurations. Recent developments in the predictive theories of statistical thermodynamics have resulted in equations of state which are of practical importance for calculation of properties of liquids and liquid mixtures of interest to both scientists and engineers. The present monograph, which is written by three authorities in the field of applied statistical thermodynamics, provides a compact and well balanced presentation of the predictive statistical thermodynamic theories of equation of state of simple liquids and their mixtures. In the discussions made in this monograph only the two-body central intermolecular forces are considered. Also, the discussions on the distribution functions are-limited to the radial (or pair) distribution function. The book consists of four chapters. In Chapter 1 canonical and grand canonical ensemble theories are utilized in order to express thermodynamic functions with respect to the pair distribution function. In Chapter 2, integral and integro-differential equations of the radial distribution function are presented. Chapter 3 of the monograph consists of the survey of the perturbation theories of pure fluids for a variety of pair-intermolecular potential models. Chapter 4 of the monograph discusses the perturbation theories of fluid mixtures. The monograph also contains 6 appendices which are included for explanation of the complicated mathematical operations. Very limited thermodynamic computations are reported in the monograph, which may be justified due to the purely theoretical nature of the book. Overall, this book is an advanced text prepared in a compact form with a good emphasis on the interrelationship of the subject matters discussed and a unified theme towards the modem equilibrium theories of liquid state. G. ALI MANSOORI
Statistical Thermodynamics of Simple Liquids and their Mixtures, by T. Boublik, I. Nezbeda and K. Hlavaty, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, Amsterdam-Oxford-New York, 1979,146 pp., ISBN O-444-99784-9, price US $ 41_50/Dfl. 85.00. Statistical thermodynamic theories of liquids are based either on interpretive or predictive grounds. Interpretive approaches start with an approximate description of the structure of the liquid which is guided by physical reality and by the ability to calculate properties of the liquids and liquid mixtures. Predictive theories of liquid state place emphasis on the process by which the intermolecular forces determine the structure without an a priori assumption for the structure itself. Interpretive theories have not been adequately successful in calculation of properties of liquids because the liquid structure is continuously changing and it can not be easily modeled after the lattice theories of solids. Predictive theories (which are also called the distribution function theories) on the other hand, have been quite successful in prediction of thermodynamic properties of simple liquids. Predictive theories involve distribution functions specifying the probability of finding sets of molecules in particular configurations. Recent developments in the predictive theories of statistical thermodynamics have resulted in equations of state which are of practical importance for calculation of properties of liquids and liquid mixtures of interest to both scientists and engineers. The present monograph, which is written by three authorities in the field of applied statistical thermodynamics, provides a compact and well balanced presentation of the predictive statistical thermodynamic theories of equation of state of simple liquids and their mixtures. In the discussions made in this monograph only the two-body central intermolecular forces are considered. Also, the discussions on the distribution functions are-limited to the radial (or pair) distribution function. The book consists of four chapters. In Chapter 1 canonical and grand canonical ensemble theories are utilized in order to express thermodynamic functions with respect to the pair distribution function. In Chapter 2, integral and integro-differential equations of the radial distribution function are presented. Chapter 3 of the monograph consists of the survey of the perturbation theories of pure fluids for a variety of pair-intermolecular potential models. Chapter 4 of the monograph discusses the perturbation theories of fluid mixtures. The monograph also contains 6 appendices which are included for explanation of the complicated mathematical operations. Very limited thermodynamic computations are reported in the monograph, which may be justified due to the purely theoretical nature of the book. Overall, this book is an advanced text prepared in a compact form with a good emphasis on the interrelationship of the subject matters discussed and a unified theme towards the modem equilibrium theories of liquid state. G. ALI MANSOORI