Raoult's Law Formula:
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Definition: This calculator determines the mole fraction of a component in the liquid phase using Raoult's Law for vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) systems.
Purpose: It's essential for chemical engineering calculations, particularly in distillation and phase equilibrium studies.
The calculator uses Raoult's Law formula:
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Explanation: The formula relates the composition of a component in the vapor phase to its composition in the liquid phase at equilibrium.
Details: Accurate calculation of liquid phase mole fractions is crucial for designing separation processes, predicting phase behavior, and optimizing chemical processes.
Tips:
Q1: What are the limitations of Raoult's Law?
A: Raoult's Law works best for ideal solutions where intermolecular forces between different molecules are similar to those between like molecules.
Q2: What if my result is greater than 1?
A: Results > 1 indicate non-ideal behavior or incorrect input values. Raoult's Law may not apply to your system.
Q3: How do I find saturation pressure?
A: Saturation pressure can be found in chemical engineering handbooks or calculated using Antoine equation if coefficients are known.
Q4: Can I use different pressure units?
A: Yes, but all pressure values must use the same units (calculator currently uses Pascals).
Q5: Does this work for multi-component systems?
A: This calculator is for binary systems. For multi-component systems, additional calculations are needed.