An algorithm and program in C-language for computation of standard free energy of formation of clay minerals
A program has been developed for the computation of standard free energy of formation (?Gf0) of end member as well as other layer silicate clays. This program utilizes information on the chemical composition of the mineral and values of ?Gf0 of other oxides, hydroxides and silicates, available in the literature to derive the required ?Gf0 value. Previous studies have shown that the procedure gives a fairly accurate estimate of ?Gf0 of clay minerals. This program will be useful for rapid computation of ?Gf0 values. With minor modifications, it can also be used for solving non-linear regression equations of any type. It has been developed on a IBM RS/6000 workstation for X-window in C-language under UNIX environment.
silicates non-linear regression computer program thermodynamics