How to Calculate and Solve for Activation Free Energy | Phase Transformation
Last Updated on December 12, 2022
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To compute for activation free energy, four essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Surface Free Energy (γ), Latent Heat of Fusion (ΔHf), Melting Temperature of Solid (Kelvin) (Tm) and Temperature (Kelvin) (T).
The formula for calculating activation free energy:
ΔG* = 16πγ³Tm²/3ΔHf² (Tm – T)²
&DeltaG* = Activation Free Energy
γ = Surface Free Energy
Tm = Melting Temperature of Solid
T = Temperature
ΔHf = Latent Heat of Fusion
Let’s solve an example;
Find the activation free energy when the surface free energy is 5, the melting temperature of solid is 8, the temperature is 3 and the latent heat of fusion is 10.
This implies that;
γ = Surface Free Energy = 5
Tm = Melting Temperature of Solid = 8
T = Temperature = 3
ΔHf = Latent Heat of Fusion = 10
ΔG* = 16πγ³Tm²/3ΔHf² (Tm – T)²
ΔG* = 16π(5)³(8)²/3(10)²(8 – 3)²
ΔG* = 16π(125)(64)/3(100)(5)²
ΔG* = (402123.8)/3(100)(25)
ΔG* = (402123.8)/(7500)
ΔG* = 53.61
Therefore, the activation free energy is 53.61 J.
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Now, Click on Activation Free Energy under Phase Transformation
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the activation free energy according to the respective parameter which is the Surface Free Energy (γ), Latent Heat of Fusion (ΔHf), Melting Temperature of Solid (Kelvin) (Tm) and Temperature (Kelvin) (T).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Surface Free Energy (γ) is 5, Latent Heat of Fusion (ΔHf) is 10, Melting Temperature of Solid (Kelvin) (Tm) is 8 and Temperature (Kelvin) (T) is 3.
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