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Definition: This is the time required to reach the maximum concentration of intermediate substance B in a first-order consecutive reaction.
Purpose: It helps chemists and chemical engineers determine the optimal time to harvest intermediate products in consecutive reactions.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the time when the formation rate of B equals its consumption rate, resulting in maximum concentration.
Details: Knowing this time is crucial for optimizing chemical processes where intermediate B is the desired product.
Tips: Enter both rate constants in s⁻¹. The constants must be positive and different from each other.
Q1: What if k₁ equals k₂?
A: The formula becomes undefined when k₁ = k₂. In practice, they should be different for this calculation.
Q2: What units should I use for rate constants?
A: Both rate constants should be in reciprocal seconds (s⁻¹).
Q3: How does temperature affect this calculation?
A: Temperature affects rate constants via the Arrhenius equation, but this calculator uses the constants directly.
Q4: Can this be used for non-first-order reactions?
A: No, this formula is specific for first-order consecutive reactions.
Q5: What if I get a negative time result?
A: This indicates an error in input values - check that k₁ > k₂ for meaningful results.