Recent Progress in Microcalorimetry

Recent Progress in Microcalorimetry focuses on the methodologies, processes, and approaches involved in microcalorimetry, as well as heat flow, temperature constancy, and chemistry of alumina and cements.

The selection first offers information on the different types of calorimeters; measurement of the heat flow between the calorimeter and jacket boundaries by means of a thermoelectric pile; and constructional details of the microcalorimeter. Discussions focus on classification of calorimeters, use of thermoelectric piles as thermometers, correct measurement of heat flow from a calorimeter container, and temperature constancy of the external boundary. The text then explores theory and manipulation of the apparatus and calibration of the microcalorimeter experimental determination of the constants of the apparatus.

The manuscript examines sensitivity, reproducibility, and precision of the microcalorimeter, including reproducibility of the apparatus and precision of microcalorimetric measurements. The book also takes a look at thermochemical measurements, microcalorimetry of adsorption processes, microcalorimetric studies on the chemistry of alumina, and microcalorimetry applied to the chemistry of cements.

The selection is a dependable reference for readers interested in the advancements in microcalorimetry.

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Foreword
Introduction
The Interest of Microcalorimetric Studies
PART 1. Apparatus and Microcalorimetric Methods

1. Different Types of Calorimeters
2. The special features of our Microcalorimetric Apparatus
3. Classification of Calorimeters
4. The Measurement of the Heat Flow Between the Calorimeter and Jacket Boundaries by Means of a Thermoelectric Pile
5. Some Principles of Thermoelectricity
6. The Use of Thermoelectric Piles as Thermometers
7. The Use of Thermoelectric Piles for Measuring Constant Flows of Heat
8. The Correct Measurement of Heat Flow from a Calorimeter container
9. Constructional Details of the Microcalorimeter
10. Description of the "Microcalorimetric Element"
11. The Experimental Zero of a Calorimeter Containing only a Single Microcalorimetric Element
12. The Differential Arrangement
13. Temperature Constancy of the External boundary
14. Theory and Manipulation of the Apparatus
15. The Case of Slow Processes
16. The Case of Relatively Rapid Thermal Processes
17. Calibration of the Microcalorimeter - Experimental Determination of the Constant of the Apparatus
18. Calibration of the Galvanometer Deviation: The Measurement of P/g
19. The Measurement u/g
20. The Measurement of the Peltier coefficient, P
21. Measurement of the Coefficient of Thermal Disequilibrium, D
22. Sensitivity, Reproducibility, and Precision of the Microcalorimeter
23. The Sensitivity of the Microcalorimeter
24. The Reproducibility of the Apparatus
25. The Precision of Microcalorimetric Measurements
    Part 2. Physico-Chemical Applications
    Introduction
26. Physical Measurements: Specific Heats: Thermal Diffusion Coefficients; Heats of Solution, Dilution, Mixing and Gelatinization
27. The Measurement of Specific Heats
28. The Measurement of Thermal Diffusion Coefficients and of Thermal Conductivities
29. The Measurement of Heats of Solution, Dilution, Mixing and Gelatinization
30. Thermochemical Measurements
31. General
32. Applications
33. The Microcalorimetry of Adsorption Processes
34. General
35. The Adsorbent is Insoluble in the Substance Adsorbed
36. Adsorption of Solvents by Soluble Substances
37. Adsorption by Macromolecular Substances
38. Some Microcalorimetric Studies on the Chemistry of Alumina
39. Studies on the Bayer Precipitation
40. Studies on Alumina Gels
41. Microcalorimetry of "Activated" Alumina
42. Microcalorimetry Applied to the Chemistry of Cements
43. The Hydration of Calcium Aluminates
44. The Hydration of Calcium Silicates
45. Microcalorimetry at Elevated and at High Temperatures
46. Description of the Microcalorimeter for Operation at Elevated Temperatures
47. Method of Using the Apparatus
48. Dehydration Studies
49. Studies in Catalysis
    Bibliography of Part I and Part 2
    Part 3. Biological Applications
    Foreword
50. Plant Thermogenesis
51. Thermograms of Germinating Seeds
52. Influence of Temperature on Thermogenesis
53. Influence of a Prior Dehydration of the Seeds on the Germination Thermogenesis
54. Effect of the Aging of Seeds: Dormancy
55. Effects of Substances Dissolved in Water
56. Specific Characteristics Appearing on Thermograms
57. Influence of Ultra-Sonic Vibrations on Germination Thermograms
58. Gradients of Thermogenesis in Plants
    Conclusion
59. Bacterial Thermogenesis
60. Thermogram from a Bacterial Culture
61. Effects of Antibiotics
62. Specificity of Bacterial Thermograms
63. Thermogenesis as a Means of Identification of Resistant Strains
64. The Evaluation of the Heat Produced by a Single Bacterium
65. Effect of Bacterial Thermogenesis on the Growth of Infection Centres
66. Thermogenesis of Yeasts, and the Microcalorimetric Analysis of Fermentation Processes
67. Virus and Tissue Cultures
68. Thermogenesis of Animals of Variable Body Temperature
69. Thermogenesis of an Insect
70. Variations of Thermogenesis during the Metamorphoses of an Insect
71. Specific Characteristics of Insect Thermograms
72. Modifications of Insect Thermogenesis by Physical and Chemical Agents
73. Thermograms of Myriapods and other Invertebrates
74. Thermograms of Vertebrates of Variable Temperature: Reptiles and Amphibians
75. Thermogenesis of Homeotherms
76. Thermograms of Young Mice
77. Effects of Aging on Thermogenesis
78. Effects of the Surroimding Temperature on Thermogenesis
79. Effects of Anaesthesia on Thermogenesis
80. Modifications of Thermogenesis by Chlorpromazine (Largactil)
81. Hibernating Mammals
82. Influence of Curarizing Drugs on Thermogenesis
83. Influence of Spasmolytic Derivatives of Phenothiazine on Thermogenesis
84. Comparison of Thermogenetic Sources
    Conclusion
    Bibliography of Part 3
    Name Index
    Subject Index