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Adiabatic Index is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure (CP) to heat capacity at constant volume (CV). Check FAQs
k=CpCv
k - Adiabatic Index?Cp - Heat Capacity Constant Pressure?Cv - Heat Capacity Constant Volume?

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1.3942Edit=1001Edit718Edit
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Adiabatic Index of Real Gas Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
k=CpCv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
k=1001J/(kg*K)718J/(kg*K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
k=1001718
Next Step Evaluate
k=1.3941504178273
LAST Step Rounding Answer
k=1.3942

Adiabatic Index of Real Gas Formula Elements

Variables
Adiabatic Index
Adiabatic Index is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure (CP) to heat capacity at constant volume (CV).
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Heat Capacity Constant Pressure
Heat capacity constant pressure is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the pressure does not change.
Symbol: Cp
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: J/(kg*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Heat Capacity Constant Volume
Heat capacity constant volume is the amount of heat energy absorbed/released per unit mass of a substance where the volume does not change.
Symbol: Cv
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: J/(kg*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Adiabatic Index

​Go Adiabatic Index of Real Gas given Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure
k=CpCp-(vT(α2)KT)
​Go Adiabatic Index of Real Gas given Heat Capacity at Constant Volume
k=(vT(α2)KT)+CvCv

Other formulas in Specific Heat Capacity category

​Go Difference between Cp and Cv of Real Gas
δCpv=vT(α2)KT
​Go Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure of Real Gas
Cp=(vT(α2)KT)+Cv
​Go Heat Capacity at Constant Volume of Real Gas
Cv=Cp-(vT(α2)KT)
​Go Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas
α=(Cp-Cv)KTvT

How to Evaluate Adiabatic Index of Real Gas?

Adiabatic Index of Real Gas evaluator uses Adiabatic Index = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume to evaluate the Adiabatic Index, The Adiabatic Index of Real Gas is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure (Cp) to heat capacity at constant volume (Cv). Adiabatic Index is denoted by k symbol.

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

FAQs on Adiabatic Index of Real Gas

What is the formula to find Adiabatic Index of Real Gas?
The formula of Adiabatic Index of Real Gas is expressed as Adiabatic Index = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume. Here is an example- 1.39415 = 1001/718.
How to calculate Adiabatic Index of Real Gas?
With Heat Capacity Constant Pressure (Cp) & Heat Capacity Constant Volume (Cv) we can find Adiabatic Index of Real Gas using the formula - Adiabatic Index = Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/Heat Capacity Constant Volume.
What are the other ways to Calculate Adiabatic Index?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Adiabatic Index-
  • Adiabatic Index=Heat Capacity Constant Pressure/(Heat Capacity Constant Pressure-((Specific Volume*Temperature*(Coefficient of Thermal Expansion^2))/Isothermal Compressibility))OpenImg
  • Adiabatic Index=(((Specific Volume*Temperature*(Coefficient of Thermal Expansion^2))/Isothermal Compressibility)+Heat Capacity Constant Volume)/Heat Capacity Constant VolumeOpenImg
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