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Definition: This calculator determines the initial temperature of a system using the integrated form of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation.
Purpose: It's used in thermodynamics to find the initial temperature when phase changes occur between two states of matter.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The natural log of the pressure ratio is multiplied by the gas constant, divided by latent heat, then added to the reciprocal of final temperature to find the reciprocal of initial temperature.
Details: This equation is crucial for understanding phase transitions and predicting temperature changes in thermodynamic systems.
Tips: Enter all required values in consistent units (pressure in Pascals, temperature in Kelvin, latent heat in Joules). All values must be > 0.
Q1: What is the Clausius-Clapeyron equation used for?
A: It describes phase transitions between two states of matter (like liquid to gas) by relating pressure and temperature.
Q2: Why do we use the natural log of pressure ratio?
A: The integrated form of the equation results in this logarithmic relationship from the differential form.
Q3: What is latent heat?
A: The heat required to change the phase of a substance without changing its temperature.
Q4: Can this be used for any phase transition?
A: Yes, but the latent heat value must be appropriate for the specific phase change (vaporization, fusion, etc.).
Q5: Why is temperature in Kelvin?
A: Kelvin is an absolute temperature scale required for thermodynamic calculations.