Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications

Description

This Physical Chemistry eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.

Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications covers thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and surface chemistry from an engineering perspective with process-scale calculations for battery design, corrosion, and catalytic reactors.

What standards does this book reference?

NIST Chemistry WebBook for thermodynamic property data, API 570 Appendix B corrosion rate data, ASTM G31 laboratory immersion corrosion testing, and IS 6508:1992 corrosion inhibitors for industrial water treatment.

What thermodynamic equations are used?

Gibbs: delta-G = delta-H – T*delta-S. Equilibrium: delta-G-zero = -RT*ln(K_eq), R=8.314 J/mol-K. Van’t Hoff: d(lnK)/dT = delta-H-zero/(RT^2). Arrhenius: k = A*exp(-Ea/(RT)) where Ea is activation energy in kJ/mol.

What electrochemistry applies to battery and corrosion engineering?

Nernst: E = E-zero – (RT/(nF))*ln(Q), F=96485 C/mol. Tafel: eta = +-b*log(i/i_zero), b=60-120 mV/decade for common metals. Faraday corrosion rate: CR = (M*i)/(n*F*rho) in mm/year.

How do I access this book after purchase?

eBook PDF: After your payment is confirmed, our team emails the PDF to the address on your order. No shipping wait, and no subscription — if you need another copy later, email info@3d-labs.com and we will resend it. Paper Book: Printed and shipped worldwide. Shipping within India is free; international shipping is charged at checkout.

Contents

1. How to Use This Book — p. 1–12
2. State Variables, Units and Real Gas Behaviour — p. 13–34
3. First Law Accounting in Process Equipment — p. 35–58
4. Entropy, Free Energy and Spontaneity Criteria — p. 59–80
5. Phase Equilibria and Reading Binary Phase Diagrams — p. 81–102
6. Solutions, Activity Coefficients and Colligative Effects — p. 103–122
7. Chemical Equilibrium and Yield Prediction in Reactors — p. 123–144
8. Reaction Kinetics, Rate Laws and Arrhenius Fitting — p. 145–168
9. Surface Chemistry, Adsorption and Heterogeneous Catalysis — p. 169–190
10. Electrochemistry: Cells, Corrosion and Batteries — p. 191–214
11. Transport Properties, Diffusion and Viscosity in Design — p. 215–230
12. Data Tables, Constants and Worked Solutions — p. 231–240

What’s Included

A PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

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About Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications

Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications is part of the 3D-LABS Science series — a focused e-book library for science students, researchers, and technically-curious readers. This title covers physics, chemistry, biology, and applied sciences with engineering applications, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real science projects.

Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.

Who Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications is for

Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications is written for science students, researchers, and technically-curious readers. If you are:

• An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in science.
• An experienced practitioner looking for a compact reference on current practices.
• A student preparing for engineering exams, interviews, or your first professional role.
• A manager or team lead wanting to level-set your team on science fundamentals.

Then Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications will earn its price back in the first project or exam you apply it to.

What is included in your download

• The complete PDF e-book — DRM-free, fully searchable, print-friendly formatting.
• Worked examples — real-world calculations, drawings, or case studies interspersed through the text.
• Reference charts and tables — quick-lookup material you will return to on the job.
• Further reading recommendations — curated pointers to codes, standards, and complementary resources.
• Free updates — when we revise the book, you get the updated PDF at no extra cost. We notify you by email.

Pricing and delivery

Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications is priced at ₹1,999 (USD equivalent shown in cart). After payment is confirmed, our team emails your PDF to the address on your order. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no expiring access.

Payment methods: Cashfree (Indian customers) or PayPal International (customers outside India). Bulk licensing available for corporate training programmes and educational institutions — contact sales@3d-labs.com.

How to get the most out of Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications

1. Read the introduction and structure first — every book has a "how to use this book" section that maps chapters to the reader you are.
2. Work through the examples with pen and paper — passive reading is 10% retention; working the calculation yourself is 70%+.
3. Cross-reference with the 3D-LABS spreadsheet library — 900 Excel calculation tools that pair naturally with our e-books.
4. Apply the concepts to a real project immediately — the book will pay for itself the first time you avoid a design error.
5. Come back to the book after 6 months — with real project experience, you will read the same chapters differently.

Related titles and services

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• Other titles in the Science book series — currently 4 titles.
• The Online Training — for projects where you need experienced science engineers directly.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I read it on any device and print it?

Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications is delivered as a DRM-free PDF file. The PDF is DRM-free, works on any device (desktop, tablet, phone, e-reader), and is fully searchable. Print-friendly formatting so you can print for offline reading.

How is this different from a paper textbook?

This e-book is a focused, practical guide — targeting a specific engineering skill or knowledge area. Unlike a 600-page academic textbook, it moves quickly to real-world applications with worked examples, industry practices, and current code references. Priced accordingly.

Who wrote this book?

These books are authored by 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists in the field. Every author has hands-on industry experience — this is not academic theory, it is applied practice from working engineers.

Can I use the material for teaching or training?

Purchase includes single-user rights. For classroom use, corporate training programmes, or bulk licensing, contact us at info@3d-labs.com — we offer institutional licensing and custom-branded editions for training programmes.

What if the content does not meet my expectations?

We offer a 7-day satisfaction guarantee. If Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications does not deliver the value you expected, email us within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. No questions asked — we would rather have satisfied customers than unhappy ones.

About 3D-LABS engineering e-books

Physical Chemistry — Engineering Applications is one of 115 titles in the 3D-LABS e-book library — the largest collection of practitioner-authored engineering e-books available anywhere, spanning 14+ series from engineering fundamentals to future technology and urban air mobility. Every book is written and reviewed by 3D-LABS engineers who use the concepts daily on real client projects across the globe.

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