Abstract
AbstractStructure and activity of solids and their physico‐chemical interpretation are the subject matter of this overview. After sketching briefly the history of the development of the physical chemistry of solids, solid state kinetics in particular is treated here. Examples are given which show how physico‐chemical concepts influence technologies that are responsible for many aspects of modern civilization. We discuss in particular (1) Point defect thermodynamics and point defect kinetics as the basis of amplifying devices. (2) Diffusional transport in crystals as the basis of solid state reactions and the formation of modern materials and tools. (3) The influence of the elastic potential on solid state kinetics and (4) Morphological stability and its influence on the course of solid state reactions.
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