A simple thermodynamic description of the combined Einstein and elastic models.

A simple application of the Einstein model combined with an elastic description of the solid state is developed. The frequency of quantum oscillators has been assumed as volume dependent and elastic energy terms with a static character have been included to complete the description. Such an extension enables us to construct the complete thermodynamics. In particular, the model yields a practical equation of state and describes the thermal expansion coefficient as well as the isothermal compressibility of solids. The thermodynamic properties resulting from the Gibbs free-energy analysis have been calculated and are illustrated in figures. Some comparisons of the theoretical results with experimental data for solid argon have been made.