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Coefficient of thermal expansion describes how the size of an object changes with a change in temperature. Check FAQs
α=(Cp-Cv)KTvT
α - Coefficient of Thermal Expansion?Cp - Heat Capacity Constant Pressure?Cv - Heat Capacity Constant Volume?KT - Isothermal Compressibility?v - Specific Volume?T - Temperature?

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4.7645Edit=(1001Edit-718Edit)75Edit11Edit85Edit
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=(Cp-Cv)KTvT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=(1001J/(kg*K)-718J/(kg*K))75m²/N11m³/kg85K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=(1001-718)751185
Next Step Evaluate
α=4.76450781921473K⁻¹
LAST Step Rounding Answer
α=4.7645K⁻¹

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas Formula Elements

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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Coefficient of thermal expansion describes how the size of an object changes with a change in temperature.
Symbol: α
Measurement: Thermal ExpansionUnit: K⁻¹
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.
Isothermal Compressibility
The isothermal compressibility is the change in volume due to change in pressure at constant temperature.
Symbol: KT
Measurement: CompressibilityUnit: m²/N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Volume
Specific Volume of the body is its volume per unit mass.
Symbol: v
Measurement: Specific VolumeUnit: m³/kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Temperature
Temperature is the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

​Go Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas given Difference between Cp and Cv
α=δCpvKTvT

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 Isothermal Compressibility of Real Gas
KT=vT(α2)Cp-Cv

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas?

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas evaluator uses Coefficient of Thermal Expansion = sqrt(((Heat Capacity Constant Pressure-Heat Capacity Constant Volume)*Isothermal Compressibility)/(Specific Volume*Temperature)) to evaluate the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, The Coefficient of thermal expansion of real gas describes how the size of an object changes with a change in temperature. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas, enter Heat Capacity Constant Pressure (Cp), Heat Capacity Constant Volume (Cv), Isothermal Compressibility (KT), Specific Volume (v) & Temperature (T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas?
The formula of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas is expressed as Coefficient of Thermal Expansion = sqrt(((Heat Capacity Constant Pressure-Heat Capacity Constant Volume)*Isothermal Compressibility)/(Specific Volume*Temperature)). Here is an example- 4.764508 = sqrt(((1001-718)*75)/(11*85)).
How to calculate Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas?
With Heat Capacity Constant Pressure (Cp), Heat Capacity Constant Volume (Cv), Isothermal Compressibility (KT), Specific Volume (v) & Temperature (T) we can find Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas using the formula - Coefficient of Thermal Expansion = sqrt(((Heat Capacity Constant Pressure-Heat Capacity Constant Volume)*Isothermal Compressibility)/(Specific Volume*Temperature)). This formula also uses Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Thermal Expansion?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Thermal Expansion-
  • Coefficient of Thermal Expansion=sqrt((Difference in Heat Capacities*Isothermal Compressibility)/(Specific Volume*Temperature))OpenImg
Can the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas be negative?
Yes, the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas, measured in Thermal Expansion can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas?
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas is usually measured using the 1 Per Kelvin[K⁻¹] for Thermal Expansion. 1 Per Rankine[K⁻¹], 1 Per Celsius[K⁻¹], 1 Per Fahrenheit[K⁻¹] are the few other units in which Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Real Gas can be measured.
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