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Thermodynamic properties of molecules can be obtained by experiment, by statistical mechanics in conjunction with electronic structure theory, and by empirical rules like group additivity. The latter two methods are briefly reviewed in this chapter. The overview of electronic structure methods is intended for readers less experienced in electronic structure theory and focuses on concepts without going into mathematical details. This is followed by a brief description of group additivity schemes; finally, an overview of databases listing reliable thermochemical data is given.
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In fields where the needed molecular properties are calculated using electronic structure theory methods, one often finds the reference “quantum mechanical” to emphasize that the parameters are calculated using electronic structure theory instead of being estimated using empirical rules. This term is quite misleading as it makes the impression that the nuclear motion is also handled using the methods of quantum mechanics, which is generally done in a very approximate (rigid rotor—harmonic oscillator) way. “Quantum chemistry” is a much better term to describe the methodology in such applications.
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This chapter has been written within the COST Action CM901 “Detailed Chemical Kinetic Models for Cleaner Combustion”. E. Goos and G. Lendvay thanks financial support from the Energy Program of Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR, German Aerospace Center) and from the Hungarian Scientific Research Fund, Grant No. K77938, respectively.
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Goos, E., Lendvay, G. (2013). Calculation of Molecular Thermochemical Data and Their Availability in Databases. In: Battin-Leclerc, F., Simmie, J., Blurock, E. (eds) Cleaner Combustion. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5307-8_20
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