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How to Calculate and Solve for Concentration Polarization | Corrosion

The image of concentration polarization is shown below.

To compute for concentration polarization, six essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Gas Constant (R), Temperature (T), Number of Electrons (n), Faraday’s Constant (F), Current Density (i) and Limiting Diffusion Current Density (iL).

The formula for calculating concentration polarization:

ηc = 2.3RT/nF log(1 – i/iL)

Where:

ηc = Concentration Polarization
R = Gas Constant
T = Temperature
n = Number of Electrons
F = Faraday’s Constant
i = Current Density
iL = Limiting Diffusion Current Density

Let’s solve an example;
Find the concentration Polarization when the gas constant is 14, the temperature is 7, the number of electrons is 8, the faraday’s constant is 4, the current density is 1 and the limiting diffusion current density is 2.

This implies that;

R = Gas Constant = 14
T = Temperature = 7
n = Number of Electrons = 8
F = Faraday’s Constant = 4
i = Current Density = 1
iL = Limiting Diffusion Current Density = 2

ηc = 2.3RT/nF log(1 – i/iL)
ηc = 2.3(14)(7)/(8)(4) log(1 – (1/2))
ηc = 225.39/32 log(1 – 0.5)
ηc = 7.043749 log(0.5)
ηc = 7.043749 (-0.301029)
ηc = -2.120

Therefore, the concentration polarization is -2.120.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Mobility of an Ionic Specie | Electrical Properties

The image of mobility of an ionic specie is shown below.

To compute for mobility of an ionic specie, five essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Valence (nI), Electrical Charge (e), Diffusion Coefficient (DI), Boltzmann’s Constant (K) and Temperature (T).

The formula for calculating the mobility of an ionic specie:

μI = nIeDI/KT

Where:

μI = Mobility of an Ionic Specie
nI = Valence
e = Electrical Charge
DI = Diffusion Coefficient
K = Boltzmann’s Constant
T = Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the mobility of an ionic specie when the valence is 18, the electrical charge is 9, the diffusion coefficient is 12, the boltzmann’s constant is 6 and the temperature is 3.

This implies that;

nI = Valence = 18
e = Electrical Charge = 9
DI = Diffusion Coefficient = 12
K = Boltzmann’s Constant = 6
T = Temperature = 3

μI = nIeDI/KT
μI = (18)(9)(12)/(6)(3)
μI = 1944/18
μI = 108

Therefore, the mobility of an ionic specie is 108 m²/(V. s).

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How to Calculate and Solve for Relationship between Thermal Resistivity and Temperature | Electrical Properties

The relationship betweeen thermal resistivity and temperature is illustrated by the image below.

To compute for the relationship between thermal resistivity and temperature, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Constant of the Metal (a), Constant of the Metal (ρo) and Temperature (T).

The formula for calculating relationship between thermal resistivity and temperature:

ρt = ρo + aT

Where:

ρt = Thermal Resistivity
ρo = Constant of the Metal
a = Constant of the Metal
T = Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the relationship between thermal resistivity and temperature when the constant of the metal is 32, the constant of the metal is 8 and the temperature is 2.

This implies that;

ρo = Constant of the Metal = 32
a = Constant of the Metal = 8
T = Temperature = 2

ρt = ρo + aT
ρt = 32 + (8)(2)
ρt = 32 + (16)
ρt = 48

Therefore, the relationship between thermal resistivity and temperature is 48 Ωm.

Calculating the Constant of the Metal when the Relationship between Thermal Resistivity and Temperature, the Constant of the Metal and the Temperature is Given.

ρo = ρt – aT

Where:

ρo = Constant of the Metal
ρt = Thermal Resistivity
a = Constant of the Metal
T = Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the constant of the metal when the thermal resistivity is 32, the constant of the metal is 2 and the temperature is 4.

This implies that;

ρt = Thermal Resistivity = 32
a = Constant of the Metal = 2
T = Temperature = 4

ρo = ρt – aT
ρo = 32 – 2(4)
ρo = 32 – 8
ρo = 24

Therefore, the constant of the metal is 24.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Equilibrium Constant for Free Energy | Corrosion

The equilibrium constant for free energy is illustrated by the image below.

To compute for equilibrium constant for free energy, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Change in Free Energy (ΔG°), Gas Constant (R) and Temperature (T).

The formula for calculating equilibrium constant for free energy:

K = exp(ΔG°/RT)

Where:

K = Equilibrium Constant for Free Energy
ΔG° = Change in Free Energy
R = Gas Constant
T = Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the equilibrium constant for free energy when the change in free energy is 14, the gas constant is 10 and the temperature is 2.

This implies that;

ΔG° = Change in Free Energy = 14
R = Gas Constant = 10
T = Temperature = 2

K = exp(ΔG°/RT)
K = exp(14/(10)(2))
K = exp(14/20)
K = exp(0.7)
K = 2.0137

Therefore, the equilibrium constant for free energy is 2.0137.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Nernst Equation | Corrosion

The nernst equation is illustrated by the image below.

To compute for nernst equation, seven essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Electrochemical Cell Potential (ΔV°), Gas Constant (R), Temperature (T), Number of Electrons (n), Faraday’s Constant (F), Molar Concentration [M1n+] and Molar Concentration [M2n+].

The formula for caluclating nernst equation:

ΔV = ΔV° – RT/nF In(M1n+/M2n+)

Where:

ΔV = Nernst Equation | Potential
ΔV° = Electrochemical Cell Potential
R = Gas Constant
T = Temperature
n = Number of Electrons
F = Faraday’s Constant
M1n+ = Molar Concentration
M2n+ = Molar Concentration

Let’s solve an example;
Find the nernst equation when the electrochemical cell potential is 8, the gas constant is 2, the temperature is 5, the number of electrons is 3, the faraday’s constant is 9, the molar concentration is 10 and the molar concentration is 4.

This implies that;

ΔV° = Electrochemical Cell Potential = 8
R = Gas Constant = 2
T = Temperature = 5
n = Number of Electrons = 3
F = Faraday’s Constant = 9
M1n+ = Molar Concentration = 10
M2n+ = Molar Concentration = 4

ΔV = ΔV° – RT/nF In(M1n+/M2n+)
ΔV = 8 – ((2)(5)/(3)(9)) In(10/4)
ΔV = 8 – (10/27) In (2.5)
ΔV = 8 – 0.37 (0.91)
ΔV = 8 – (0.339)
ΔV = 7.66

Therefore, the nernest equation is 7.66 V.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Entropy of Water | Enthalpy

The entropy of water is illustrated by the image below.

To compute for entropy of water, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Constant Pressure (Cpw) and Temprature (T).

The formula for calculating entropy of water:

Sp = Cpw ln(T / 273)

Where:

Sp = Entropy of Water
Cpw = Constant Pressure
T = Temprature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the entropy of water when the constant pressure is 40 and the temperature is 10.

This implies that;

Cpw = Constant Pressure = 40
T = Temprature = 10

Sp = Cpw ln(T / 273)
Sp = 40 x ln(10 / 273)
Sp = 40 x ln(0.0366)
Sp = 40 x -3.306
Sp = -132.27

Therefore, the entropy of water is -132.27 J/K.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Infinitesimal Change in Surface Tension | Gas Absorption | Mineral Processing

The image above represents infinitesimal change in surface tension.

To compute for infinitesimal change in surface tension, five essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Gas Constant (R), Temperature (T), Surface Excess or Absorption Density (Γ), Particle Diameter (d) and Activity of Adsorbate (ai).

The formula for calculating infinitesimal change in surface tension:

dγ = -RT.Γd In(ai)

Where:

dγ = Infinitesimal Change in Surface Tension | Gas Absorption
R = Gas Constant
T = Temperature
Γ = Surface Excess or Absorption Density
d = Particle Diameter
ai = Activity of Adsorbate

Let’s solve an example;
Find the infinitesimal change in surface tension when the gas constant is 11, the temperature is 21, the surface excess or absorption density is 12, the particle diameter is 14 and the activity of adsorbate is 18.

This implies that;

R = Gas Constant = 11
T = Temperature = 21
Γ = Surface Excess or Absorption Density = 12
d = Particle Diameter = 14
ai = Activity of Adsorbate = 18

dγ = -RT.Γd In(ai)
dγ = -(11)(21).(12)(14) In(18)
dγ = (-231).(12)(14)(2.89)
dγ = (-231).(485.58)
dγ = -112169.54

Therefore, the infinitesimal change in surface tension is -112169.54 N/m.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Urbain and Boiret Viscosity Model | Transport Phenomena

The image above represents urbain and boiret viscosity model.

To compute for urbain and boiret viscosity model, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Empirical Constant (A), Empirical Constant (B) and Temperature (T).

The formula for calculating urbain and boiret viscosity model:

η = AT.exp(1000B / T)

Where:

η = Urbain and Boiret Viscosity Model
A = Empirical Constant
B = Empirical Constant
T = Temperature

Let’s solve an example;
Find the urbain and boiret viscosity model when the empirical constant is 14, the empirical constant is 21 and the temperature is 18.

This implies that;

A = Empirical Constant = 14
B = Empirical Constant = 21
T = Temperature = 18

η = AT.exp(1000B / T)
η = (14)(18).exp(1000(21) / 18)
η = 252.exp(21000 / 18)
η = 252.exp(1166.66)
η = 252.(Infinity)
η = Infinity

Therefore, the urbain and boiret viscosity model is infinity.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Viscosity for Metallic Alloys | Transport Phenomena

The image above represents viscosity for metallic alloys.

To compute for viscosity for metallic alloys, six essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Viscosity of Metal (η), Interatomic Distance (δ), Avogadro’s Number (NA), Atomic Weight (M), Gas Constant (R) and Temperature (T).

The formula for calculating viscosity for metallic alloys:

η* = ηδ²NA / √(MRT)

Where:

η* = Viscosity for Metallic Alloys
η = Viscosity of Metal
δ = Interatomic Distance
NA = Avogadro’s Number
M = Atomic Weight
R = Gas Constant
T = Temperature (Kelvin)

Let’s solve an example;
Find the viscosity for metallic alloys when the viscosity of metal is 4, the interatomic distance is 12, the avogadro’s number is 6.023e+23, the atomic weight is 9, the gas constant is 2 and the temperature is 5.

This implies that;

η = Viscosity of Metal = 4
δ = Interatomic Distance = 12
NA = Avogadro’s Number = 6.023e+23
M = Atomic Weight = 9
R = Gas Constant = 2
T = Temperature (Kelvin) = 5

η* = ηδ²NA / √(MRT)
η* = (4)(12)²(6.023e+23) / √((9)(2)(5))
η* = (4)(144)(6.023e+23) / √(90)
η* = 3.469e+26 / 9.486
η* = 3.65e+25

Therefore, the viscosity for metallic alloys is 3.65e+25 m²/s.

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How to Calculate and Solve for Chapman Enskog Theory Integral | Transport Phenomena

The image above represents chapman enskog theory integral.

To compute for chapman enskog theory integral, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Boltzmann’s Constant (KB), Temperature (T) and Enskog Constant (Energy Parameter) (ε).

The formula for calculating chapman enskog theory integral:

ηn = KBT / ε

Where:

ηn = Chapman Enskog Theory Integral
KB = Boltzmann’s Constant
T = Temperature
ε = Enskog Constant (Energy Parameter)

Let’s solve an example;
Find the chapman enskog theory integral when the boltzmann’s constant is 1.380e-23, the temperature is 20 and the enskog constant (energy parameter) is 10.

This implies that;

KB = Boltzmann’s Constant = 1.380e-23
T = Temperature = 20
ε = Enskog Constant (Energy Parameter) = 10

ηn = KBT / ε
ηn = (1.380e-23)(20) / 10
ηn = 2.76129e-22 / 10
ηn = 2.76e-23

Therefore, the chapman enskog theory integral is 2.76e-23.

Calculating the Temperature when the Chapman Enskog Theory Integral, the Boltzmann’s Constant and the Enskog Constant (Energy Parameter) is Given.

T = ηn x ε / KB

Where:

T = Temperature
ηn = Chapman Enskog Theory Integral
KB = Boltzmann’s Constant
ε = Enskog Constant (Energy Parameter)

Let’s solve an example;
Find the temperature when the chapman enskog theory integral is 10, the boltzmann’s constant is 1.380e-23 and the enskog constant (energy parameter) is 8.

This implies that;

ηn = Chapman Enskog Theory Integral = 10
KB = Boltzmann’s Constant = 1.380e-23
ε = Enskog Constant (Energy Parameter) = 8

T = ηn x ε / KB
T = 10 x 8 / 1.380e-23
T = 80 / 1.380e-23
T = 5.79e+24

Therefore, the temperature is 5.79e+24.

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