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Critical radius of nucleus is the minimum size of a stable nucleus formed during solidification. Check FAQs
r*=-2𝛾𝚫Gv
r* - Critical radius of nucleus?𝛾 - Surface free energy?𝚫Gv - Volume free energy?

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Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r*=-2𝛾𝚫Gv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r*=-20.2J/m²-10000J/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r*=-20.2-10000
Next Step Evaluate
r*=4E-05m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
r*=40000nm

Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) Formula Elements

Variables
Critical radius of nucleus
Critical radius of nucleus is the minimum size of a stable nucleus formed during solidification.
Symbol: r*
Measurement: LengthUnit: nm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Volume free energy
Volume free energy is the free energy difference between the solid and liquid phases.
Symbol: 𝚫Gv
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Volume)Unit: J/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Critical radius of nucleus

​Go Critical radius of nucleus
r*=2𝛾TmΔHfΔT

Other formulas in Kinetics of Phase Transformation category

​Go Critical free energy for nucleation
ΔG*=16π𝛾3Tm23ΔHf2ΔT2
​Go Volume free energy
𝚫Gv=ΔHfΔTTm
​Go Critical free energy for nucleation( from volume free energy)
ΔG*=16π𝛾33𝚫Gv2
​Go Total free energy change during solidification
𝚫G=((43)πr3𝚫Gv)+(4πr2𝛾)

How to Evaluate Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy)?

Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) evaluator uses Critical radius of nucleus = -2*Surface free energy/Volume free energy to evaluate the Critical radius of nucleus, Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) is the minimum radius of a stable nucleus formed during solidification, assuming homogeneous nucleation conditions. Critical radius of nucleus is denoted by r* symbol.

How to evaluate Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy), enter Surface free energy (𝛾) & Volume free energy (𝚫Gv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy)

What is the formula to find Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy)?
The formula of Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) is expressed as Critical radius of nucleus = -2*Surface free energy/Volume free energy. Here is an example- 4E+13 = -2*0.2/(-10000).
How to calculate Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy)?
With Surface free energy (𝛾) & Volume free energy (𝚫Gv) we can find Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) using the formula - Critical radius of nucleus = -2*Surface free energy/Volume free energy.
What are the other ways to Calculate Critical radius of nucleus?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Critical radius of nucleus-
  • Critical radius of nucleus=2*Surface free energy*Melting temperature/(Latent Heat of Fusion*Undercooling value)OpenImg
Can the Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) be negative?
No, the Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy), measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy)?
Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) is usually measured using the Nanometer[nm] for Length. Meter[nm], Millimeter[nm], Kilometer[nm] are the few other units in which Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy) can be measured.
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