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ΔG*=16π𝛾3Tm23ΔHf2ΔT2
ΔG* - Critical free energy?𝛾 - Surface free energy?Tm - Melting temperature?ΔHf - Latent Heat of Fusion?ΔT - Undercooling value?π - Archimedes' constant?

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9.3E-18Edit=163.14160.2Edit31000Edit231.2E+9Edit2100Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔG*=16π𝛾3Tm23ΔHf2ΔT2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔG*=16π0.2J/m²31000231.2E+9J/m³21002
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
ΔG*=163.14160.2J/m²31000231.2E+9J/m³21002
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔG*=163.14160.231000231.2E+921002
Next Step Evaluate
ΔG*=9.30842267730309E-18J
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΔG*=9.3E-18J

Critical free energy for nucleation Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Critical free energy
Critical free energy for the formation of stable nuclei.
Symbol: ΔG*
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Surface free energy
Surface free energy is the energy to create solid–liquid phase boundary during the solidification.
Symbol: 𝛾
Measurement: Heat DensityUnit: J/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Melting temperature
Melting temperature of the metal or alloy in kelvin.
Symbol: Tm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Latent Heat of Fusion
Latent heat of fusion or enthalpy of solidification is the heat liberated during solidification. Enter the magnitude only. It is taken negative by default.
Symbol: ΔHf
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Volume)Unit: J/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Undercooling value
Undercooling value is the difference between the melting temperature and temperature under consideration (below melting temperature). It is also known as supercooling.
Symbol: ΔT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Critical free energy

​Go Critical free energy for nucleation( from volume free energy)
ΔG*=16π𝛾33𝚫Gv2

Other formulas in Kinetics of Phase Transformation category

​Go Critical radius of nucleus
r*=2𝛾TmΔHfΔT
​Go Volume free energy
𝚫Gv=ΔHfΔTTm
​Go Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy)
r*=-2𝛾𝚫Gv
​Go Total free energy change during solidification
𝚫G=((43)πr3𝚫Gv)+(4πr2𝛾)

How to Evaluate Critical free energy for nucleation?

Critical free energy for nucleation evaluator uses Critical free energy = 16*pi*Surface free energy^3*Melting temperature^2/(3*Latent Heat of Fusion^2*Undercooling value^2) to evaluate the Critical free energy, Critical free energy for nucleation is the free energy required for the formation of a stable nucleus. Equivalently, it may be considered an energy barrier to the nucleation process. Critical free energy is denoted by ΔG* symbol.

How to evaluate Critical free energy for nucleation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical free energy for nucleation, enter Surface free energy (𝛾), Melting temperature (Tm), Latent Heat of Fusion (ΔHf) & Undercooling value (ΔT) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical free energy for nucleation

What is the formula to find Critical free energy for nucleation?
The formula of Critical free energy for nucleation is expressed as Critical free energy = 16*pi*Surface free energy^3*Melting temperature^2/(3*Latent Heat of Fusion^2*Undercooling value^2). Here is an example- 9.3E-18 = 16*pi*0.2^3*1000^2/(3*1200000000^2*100^2).
How to calculate Critical free energy for nucleation?
With Surface free energy (𝛾), Melting temperature (Tm), Latent Heat of Fusion (ΔHf) & Undercooling value (ΔT) we can find Critical free energy for nucleation using the formula - Critical free energy = 16*pi*Surface free energy^3*Melting temperature^2/(3*Latent Heat of Fusion^2*Undercooling value^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Critical free energy?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Critical free energy-
  • Critical free energy=16*pi*Surface free energy^3/(3*Volume free energy^2)OpenImg
Can the Critical free energy for nucleation be negative?
Yes, the Critical free energy for nucleation, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical free energy for nucleation?
Critical free energy for nucleation is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Critical free energy for nucleation can be measured.
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