Adiabatic Index Formula

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The Heat Capacity Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to the heat capacity at constant volume, indicating how a gas responds to heat transfer. Check FAQs
γ=Cp molarCv molar
γ - Heat Capacity Ratio?Cp molar - Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure?Cv molar - Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume?

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1.0731Edit=122.0005Edit113.6855Edit
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Adiabatic Index Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
γ=Cp molarCv molar
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γ=122.0005J/K*mol113.6855J/K*mol
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γ=122.0005113.6855
Next Step Evaluate
γ=1.07314037410224
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γ=1.0731

Adiabatic Index Formula Elements

Variables
Heat Capacity Ratio
The Heat Capacity Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to the heat capacity at constant volume, indicating how a gas responds to heat transfer.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure
The Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance at constant pressure.
Symbol: Cp molar
Measurement: Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant PressureUnit: J/K*mol
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume
The Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance at constant volume.
Symbol: Cv molar
Measurement: Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant VolumeUnit: J/K*mol
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Adiabatic Index?

Adiabatic Index evaluator uses Heat Capacity Ratio = Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume to evaluate the Heat Capacity Ratio, The adiabatic index, the ratio of specific heats, or Laplace's coefficient,is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure (Cp) to heat capacity at constant volume (Cv). It is sometimes also known as the isentropic expansion factor and is denoted by γ (gamma) for an ideal gas. Heat Capacity Ratio is denoted by γ symbol.

How to evaluate Adiabatic Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Adiabatic Index, enter Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure (Cp molar) & Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume (Cv molar) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Adiabatic Index

What is the formula to find Adiabatic Index?
The formula of Adiabatic Index is expressed as Heat Capacity Ratio = Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume. Here is an example- 1.07314 = 122.0005/113.6855.
How to calculate Adiabatic Index?
With Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure (Cp molar) & Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume (Cv molar) we can find Adiabatic Index using the formula - Heat Capacity Ratio = Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure/Molar Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Volume.
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