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valerio
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Is $\Delta$d U = 0$ at thermodynamic equilibrium?

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Is $\Delta U = 0$ at thermodynamic equilibrium?

At thermodynamic equilibrium, there is thermal, mechanical, and diffusive equilibrium. Does this imply:

$$d\mu = dT = dV = 0$$

$$dU = TdS - PdV \implies dU = TdS$$

Here, I know entropy is maximum, so perhaps $dS=0$ and hence $dU = 0$? I also don't think I can write $d\mu = 0$ as this may be sort of abusive treating of the chemical potential.