How to Calculate and Solve for Diffusion Flux | Diffusion in Alloying
Last Updated on January 11, 2023
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To compute for diffusion flux, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Mass Transfer (M), Cross-sectional Area (A) and Time (t).
The formula for calculating diffusion flux:
J = M/At
Where:
J = Diffusion Flux
M = Mass Transfer
A = Cross-sectional Area
t = Time
Given an example;
Find the diffusion flux when the mass transfer is 8, the cross-sectional area is 2 and the time is 6.
This implies that;
M = Mass Transfer = 8
A = Cross-sectional Area = 2
t = Time = 6
J = M/At
J = 8/(2)(6)
J = 8/12
J = 0.66
Therefore, the diffusion flux is 0.66 mol m-2 s-1.
Calculating the Mass Transfer when the Diffusion Flux, the Cross-sectional Area and Time is Given.
M = J x At
Where:
M = Mass Transfer
J = Diffusion Flux
A = Cross-sectional Area
t = Time
Let’s solve an example;
Find the mass transfer when the diffusion flux is 18, the cross-sectional area is 4 and the time is 3.
This implies that;
J = Diffusion Flux = 18
A = Cross-sectional Area = 4
t = Time = 3
M = J x At
M = 18 x (4)(3)
M = 18 x 12
M = 216
Therefore, the mass transfer is 216 mol.
Calculating the Cross-sectional Area when the Diffusion Flux, the Mass Transfer and the Time is Given.
A = M / J x t
Where:
A = Cross-sectional Area
J = Diffusion Flux
M = Mass Transfer
t = Time
Given an example;
Find the cross-sectional area when the diffusion flux is 10, the mass transfer is 40 and the time is 3.
This implies that;
J = Diffusion Flux = 10
M = Mass Transfer = 40
t = Time = 3
A = M / J x t
A = 40 / 10 x 3
A = 40 / 30
A = 1.33
Therefore, the cross-sectional area is 1.33 m2.
Calculating the Time when the Diffusion Flux, the Mass Transfer and the Cross-sectional Area is Given.
t = M / J x A
Where:
t = Time
J = Diffusion Flux
M = Mass Transfer
A = Cross-sectional Area
Let’s solve an example;
Find the time when the diffusion flux is 6, the mass transfer is 60 and the cross-sectional area is 5.
This implies that;
J = Diffusion Flux = 6
M = Mass Transfer = 60
A = Cross-sectional Area = 5
t = M / J x A
t = 60 / 6 x 5
t = 60 / 30
t = 2
Therefore, the time is 2s.
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Now, Click on Diffusion In Alloying under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Diffusion Flux under Diffusion In Alloying
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the diffusion flux according to the respective parameter which is the Mass Transfer (M), Cross-sectional Area (A) and Time (t).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Mass Transfer (M) is 8, Cross-sectional Area (A) is 2 and Time (t) is 6.
Finally, Click on Calculate
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