Second Virial Coefficient Using Compressibility Factor Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ B = \frac{(z - 1) \times [R] \times T}{p} \]

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1. What is the Second Virial Coefficient?

The Second Virial Coefficient describes the contribution of the pair-wise potential to the pressure of the gas. It quantifies deviations from ideal gas behavior due to intermolecular interactions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ B = \frac{(z - 1) \times [R] \times T}{p} \]

Where:

\( B \) — Second Virial Coefficient (m³)
\( z \) — Compressibility Factor (dimensionless)
\( [R] \) — Universal gas constant (8.31446261815324 J/mol·K)
\( T \) — Temperature (Kelvin)
\( p \) — Pressure (Pascal)

Explanation: This formula relates the compressibility factor to the second virial coefficient, which describes deviations from ideal gas behavior.

3. Importance of Second Virial Coefficient

Details: The second virial coefficient is crucial for understanding real gas behavior, particularly at moderate pressures where deviations from ideal gas law become significant.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter compressibility factor (dimensionless), temperature in Kelvin, and pressure in Pascal. All values must be positive and valid.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does a positive second virial coefficient indicate?
A: A positive second virial coefficient typically indicates repulsive intermolecular forces dominating at the given temperature.

Q2: What does a negative second virial coefficient indicate?
A: A negative second virial coefficient typically indicates attractive intermolecular forces dominating at the given temperature.

Q3: How does temperature affect the second virial coefficient?
A: The second virial coefficient generally becomes less negative (or more positive) as temperature increases, as thermal energy overcomes attractive forces.

Q4: What are typical units for the second virial coefficient?
A: The second virial coefficient is typically expressed in m³/mol or L/mol, representing volume per mole.

Q5: When is the second virial coefficient approach most accurate?
A: The virial equation is most accurate at moderate densities where only the first few virial coefficients are significant.