Maxwell relations connect thermodynamic properties in surprising ways. These equations link temperature, pressure, volume, and entropy, allowing us to calculate hard-to-measure quantities from easier ones. They're essential tools for solving real-world thermodynamic problems.
By relating different , Maxwell relations simplify complex equations. They help us understand how changing one property affects others, making it easier to analyze and predict the behavior of thermodynamic systems in various processes.
Maxwell Relations
Derivation of Maxwell relations
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Begin with fundamental thermodynamic relation dU=TdS−PdV relates internal energy U to entropy S, temperature T, pressure P, and volume V
Obtain differential forms of thermodynamic potentials
Enthalpy H: dH=TdS+VdP considers system and surroundings (constant pressure processes)
A: dA=−SdT−PdV useful for isothermal processes
G: dG=−SdT+VdP describes isothermal, isobaric processes (constant temperature and pressure)
Equality of mixed partial derivatives for function f(x,y): (∂x∂y∂2f)=(∂y∂x∂2f) mathematical property
Four Maxwell relations derived:
(∂V∂T)S=−(∂S∂P)V relates temperature, volume, pressure, and entropy
(∂P∂T)S=(∂S∂V)P connects temperature, pressure, volume, and entropy
(∂V∂S)T=(∂T∂P)V associates entropy, volume, pressure, and temperature
(∂P∂S)T=−(∂T∂V)P links entropy, pressure, volume, and temperature
Physical interpretation of Maxwell relations
(∂V∂T)S=−(∂S∂P)V
Constant entropy: temperature change with volume equals negative pressure change with entropy at constant volume
Adiabatic processes (no heat exchange)
(∂P∂T)S=(∂S∂V)P
Constant entropy: temperature change with pressure equals volume change with entropy at constant pressure
Isentropic processes (reversible adiabatic)
(∂V∂S)T=(∂T∂P)V
Constant temperature: entropy change with volume equals pressure change with temperature at constant volume
Isothermal processes
(∂P∂S)T=−(∂T∂V)P
Constant temperature: entropy change with pressure equals negative volume change with temperature at constant pressure
Isothermal processes
Application for thermodynamic calculations
Express thermodynamic properties using measurable quantities
(∂P∂S)T=−(∂T∂V)P calculates entropy changes from volume data (thermal expansion)
Derive property derivatives using Maxwell relations
(∂V∂CP)T=−T(∂T2∂2P)V from (∂V∂S)T=(∂T∂P)V relates heat capacity CP to pressure-temperature behavior
Simplification of thermodynamic equations
Substitute Maxwell relations to simplify equations
Clapeyron equation dTdP=ΔVΔS becomes dTdP=TΔVΔH using (∂P∂S)T=−(∂T∂V)P ()
Apply Maxwell relations to solve problems
Isothermal entropy change from (∂P∂S)T=−(∂T∂V)P and volume data (gas expansion/compression)