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Definition: The second virial coefficient (B11) describes the contribution of the pair-wise potential of component 1 with itself to the pressure of the gas.
Purpose: It helps in understanding non-ideal gas behavior and is used in equations of state to predict real gas properties.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The natural log of the fugacity coefficient is multiplied by the gas constant and temperature, then divided by the saturated pressure.
Details: This coefficient is crucial for accurate thermodynamic calculations, particularly in phase equilibrium studies and gas property predictions.
Tips: Enter the saturated fugacity coefficient (must be > 0), temperature in Kelvin (must be > 0), and saturated pressure in Pascals (must be > 0).
Q1: What is the physical significance of B11?
A: It represents the deviation from ideal gas behavior due to interactions between pairs of molecules of component 1.
Q2: What's a typical range for B11?
A: Values are typically small (order of 10-5 to 10-3 m³/mol) and can be positive or negative depending on temperature.
Q3: How does temperature affect B11?
A: B11 generally increases with temperature, starting negative at low temperatures and becoming positive at higher temperatures.
Q4: What is the fugacity coefficient?
A: It's a measure of non-ideality, representing the ratio of a component's fugacity to its pressure.
Q5: When would I need to calculate B11?
A: When working with real gas mixtures, designing chemical processes, or modeling phase equilibria.