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Critical radius of nucleus is the minimum size of a stable nucleus formed during solidification. Check FAQs
r*=2𝛾TmΔHfΔT
r* - Critical radius of nucleus?𝛾 - Surface free energy?Tm - Melting temperature?ΔHf - Latent Heat of Fusion?ΔT - Undercooling value?

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3.3333Edit=20.2Edit1000Edit1.2E+9Edit100Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r*=2𝛾TmΔHfΔT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r*=20.2J/m²10001.2E+9J/m³100
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r*=20.210001.2E+9100
Next Step Evaluate
r*=3.33333333333333E-09m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
r*=3.33333333333333nm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
r*=3.3333nm

Critical radius of nucleus 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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Critical radius of nucleus

​Go Critical radius of nucleus (from volume free energy)
r*=-2𝛾𝚫Gv

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?

Critical radius of nucleus evaluator uses Critical radius of nucleus = 2*Surface free energy*Melting temperature/(Latent Heat of Fusion*Undercooling value) to evaluate the Critical radius of nucleus, Critical radius of nucleus 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 using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical radius of nucleus, enter Surface free energy (𝛾), Melting temperature (Tm), Latent Heat of Fusion (ΔHf) & Undercooling value (ΔT) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical radius of nucleus

What is the formula to find Critical radius of nucleus?
The formula of Critical radius of nucleus is expressed as Critical radius of nucleus = 2*Surface free energy*Melting temperature/(Latent Heat of Fusion*Undercooling value). Here is an example- 3.3E+9 = 2*0.2*1000/(1200000000*100).
How to calculate Critical radius of nucleus?
With Surface free energy (𝛾), Melting temperature (Tm), Latent Heat of Fusion (ΔHf) & Undercooling value (ΔT) we can find Critical radius of nucleus using the formula - Critical radius of nucleus = 2*Surface free energy*Melting temperature/(Latent Heat of Fusion*Undercooling value).
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/Volume free energyOpenImg
Can the Critical radius of nucleus be negative?
No, the Critical radius of nucleus, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical radius of nucleus?
Critical radius of nucleus 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 can be measured.
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