How to Calculate and Solve for Potential between Atoms | Transport Phenomena
Last Updated on October 1, 2021
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To compute for potential between atoms, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Separation Distance of Atoms (δ), Radius of Atoms (r) and Energy Parameter (ε).
The formula for calculating potential between atoms:
φ(r) = 4ε[(δ/r)12 – (δ/r)6]
Where:
φ(r) = Potential between Atoms
δ = Separation Distance of Atoms
r = Radius of Atoms
ε = Energy Parameter
Let’s solve an example;
Find the potential between atoms when the separation distance of atoms is 14, the radius of atoms is 18 and the energy parameter is 22.
This implies that;
δ = Separation Distance of Atoms = 14
r = Radius of Atoms = 18
ε = Energy Parameter = 22
φ(r) = 4ε[(δ/r)12 – (δ/r)6]
φ(r) = 4(22)[(14/18)12 – (14/18)6]
φ(r) = 4(22)[(0.77)12 – (0.77)6]
φ(r) = 88[0.049 – 0.22]
φ(r) = 88[-0.172]
φ(r) = -15.168
Therefore, the potential between atoms is -15.168 V.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Transport Phenomena under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Potential Between Atoms under Transport Phenomena
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the potential between atoms according to the respective parameter which is the Separation Distance of Atoms (δ), Radius of Atoms (r) and Energy Parameter (ε).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Separation Distance of Atoms (δ) is 14, Radius of Atoms (r) is 18 and Energy Parameter (ε) is 22.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the potential between atoms and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
