Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 6.3-1

MAXWELL RELATIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · enthalpy-minimum-equilibrium

Problem

A hole is opened in the wall separating two chemically identical single-component subsystems. Each of the subsystems is also in interaction with a pressure reservoir of pressure PrP^r. Use the enthalpy minimum principle to show that the conditions of equilibrium are T(1)=T(2)T^{(1)} = T^{(2)} and μ(1)=μ(2)\mu^{(1)} = \mu^{(2)}.

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