How to Calculate and Solve for Rate of Desorption | Mineral Processing
Last Updated on December 9, 2021
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To compute for rate of desorption, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Desorption Proportionality Constant (Kd) and Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed (θ).
The formula for calculating rate of desorption:
R = Kdθ
Where:
R = Rate of Desorption
Kd = Desorption Proportionality Constant
θ = Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed
Let’s solve an example;
Given that the desorption proportionality constant is 10 and the fraction of surface covered by adsorbed is 12. Find the rate of desorption?
This implies that;
Kd = Desorption Proportionality Constant = 10
θ = Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed = 12
R = Kdθ
R = (10)(12)
R = 120
Therefore, the rate of desorption is 120.
Calculating the Desorption Proportionality Constant when the Rate of Desorption and the Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed is Given.
Kd = R / θ
Where:
Kd = Desorption Proportionality Constant
R = Rate of Desorption
θ = Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed
Let’s solve an example;
Find the desorption proportionality constant when the rate of desorption is 20 and the fraction of surface covered by adsorbed is 4.
This implies that;
R = Rate of Desorption = 20
θ = Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed = 4
Kd = R / θ
Kd = 20 / 4
Kd = 5
Therefore, the desorption proportionality constant is 5.
Calculating the Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed when the Rate of Desorption and the Desorption Proportionality Constant is Given.
θ = R / Kd
Where:
θ = Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed
R = Rate of Desorption
Kd = Desorption Proportionality Constant
Let’s solve an example;
Find the fraction of surface covered by adsorbed when the rate of desorption is 12 and the desorption proportionality constant is 3.
This implies that;
R = Rate of Desorption = 12
Kd = Desorption Proportionality Constant = 3
θ = R / Kd
θ = 12 / 3
θ = 4
Therefore, the desorption proportionality constant is 4.
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Now, Click on Mineral Processing under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Rate of Desorption under Mineral Processing
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the rate of desorption according to the respective parameter which is the Desorption Proportionality Constant (Kd) and Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed (θ).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Desorption Proportionality Constant (Kd) is 14 and Fraction of Surface Covered by Adsorbed (θ) is 24.
Finally, Click on Calculate
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