Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component Formula

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The equilibrium vaporization ratio of LVC or K factor is defined as the ratio of the mole fraction of a LVC in the vapor phase to the mole fraction of the same component in the liquid phase. Check FAQs
KLVC=yLVCxLVC
KLVC - Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC?yLVC - Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase?xLVC - Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase?

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0.192Edit=0.12Edit0.625Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
KLVC=yLVCxLVC
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
KLVC=0.120.625
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
KLVC=0.120.625
LAST Step Evaluate
KLVC=0.192

Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component Formula Elements

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Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC
The equilibrium vaporization ratio of LVC or K factor is defined as the ratio of the mole fraction of a LVC in the vapor phase to the mole fraction of the same component in the liquid phase.
Symbol: KLVC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase
The Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase is the variable which gives the Mole fraction of Less Volatile Component in the Distillation Column Vapor Phase.
Symbol: yLVC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase
The Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase is the variable which gives the Mole fraction of Less Volatile Component in the Distillation Column Liquid Phase.
Symbol: xLVC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.

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How to Evaluate Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component?

Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component evaluator uses Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC = Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase/Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase to evaluate the Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC, The Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component formula is defined as the ratio of less volatile component in the vapor to the same in liquid. Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC is denoted by KLVC symbol.

How to evaluate Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component, enter Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase (yLVC) & Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase (xLVC) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component

What is the formula to find Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component?
The formula of Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component is expressed as Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC = Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase/Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase. Here is an example- 0.192 = 0.12/0.625.
How to calculate Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component?
With Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase (yLVC) & Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase (xLVC) we can find Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio for Less Volatile Component using the formula - Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC = Mole Fraction of LVC in Vapor Phase/Mole Fraction of LVC in Liquid Phase.
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