Unusual chemical thermodynamics

Thermodynamics is truly a universal science, and its applications to phenom ena outside the chemical laboratory, or processing plant are many. Two are discussed here: the prediction of the high-temperature chemical equilibria and transport properties needed for the design of interplanetary probes; an d the distribution of long-lived chemicals throughout the environment. Also , the possibilities of combining ab initio quantum calculations with activi ty coefficient models and equations of state to make predictions of (vapor + liquid) equilibria over large ranges of temperature and pressure is illus trated. (C) 1999 Academic Press.