How to Calculate and Solve for Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion | Diffusion in Alloying
Last Updated on January 12, 2023
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To compute for fick’s second law of diffusion, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Diffusion Coefficient (D) and Diffusion Gradient (d²C/dx²).
The formula for calculating fick’s second law of diffusion:
dC/dt = D(d²C/dx²)
Where:
dC/dt = Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion
D = Diffusion Coefficient
d²C/dx² = Diffusion Gradient
Let’s solve an example;
Find the fick’s seond law of diffusion when the diffusion coefficient is 4 and the diffusion coefficient is 28.
This implies that;
D = Diffusion Coefficient = 4
d²C/dx² = Diffusion Gradient = 28
dC/dt = D(d²C/dx²)
dC/dt = (4)(28)
dC/dt = 112
Therefore, the fick’s second law of diffusion is 112mol m-2 s-1.
Calculating the Diffusion Coefficient when the Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion and the Diffusion Gradient is Given.
D = dC/dt / d²C/dx²
Where:
D = Diffusion Coefficient
dC/dt = Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion
d²C/dx² = Diffusion Gradient
Given an example;
Find the diffusion coefficient when the fick’s second law of diffusion is 40 and the diffusion coefficient is 5.
This implies that;
dC/dt = Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion = 40
dC/dx = Diffusion Gradient = 5
D = dC/dt / d²C/dx²
D = 40 / 5
D = 8
Therefore, the diffusion coefficient is 8.
Calculating the Diffusion Gradient when the Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion and the Diffusion Coefficient is Given.
d²C/dx² = dC/dt / D
Where:
d²C/dx² = Diffusion Gradient
dC/dt = Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion
D = Diffusion Coefficient
Let’s solve an example;
Find the diffusion coefficient when the fick’s second law of diffusion is 35 and the diffusion coefficient is 7.
This implies that;
dC/dt = Fick’s Second Law of Diffusion = 35
D = Diffusion Coefficient = 7
d²C/dx² = dC/dt / D
d²C/dx² = 35 / 7
d²C/dx² = 5
Therefore, the diffusion gradient is 5.
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