Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter Formula

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Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter describes the excess free energy of mixing and governs phase behavior for polymer blends and block copolymers. Check FAQs
χ1=ZΔH[R]T
χ1 - Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter?Z - Lattice Coordination Number?ΔH - Change in Enthalpy?T - Temperature?[R] - Universal gas constant?

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13.4422Edit=50Edit190Edit8.314585Edit
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Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
χ1=ZΔH[R]T
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
χ1=50190J/kg[R]85K
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
χ1=50190J/kg8.314585K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
χ1=501908.314585
Next Step Evaluate
χ1=13.4422043871282
LAST Step Rounding Answer
χ1=13.4422

Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter Formula Elements

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Constants
Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter
Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter describes the excess free energy of mixing and governs phase behavior for polymer blends and block copolymers.
Symbol: χ1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lattice Coordination Number
Lattice Coordination Number is the number of nearest-neighbor atoms or ions surrounding an atom or ion.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Change in Enthalpy
Change in enthalpy is the thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the total difference between the heat content of a system.
Symbol: ΔH
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: J/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Universal gas constant
Universal gas constant is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the ideal gas law, relating the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas.
Symbol: [R]
Value: 8.31446261815324

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How to Evaluate Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter?

Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter evaluator uses Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter = (Lattice Coordination Number*Change in Enthalpy)/([R]*Temperature) to evaluate the Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter, The Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity characterizing the difference in interaction energy of a solvent molecule immersed in pure polymer compared with one in pure solvent. Its value can be positive or negative. Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter is denoted by χ1 symbol.

How to evaluate Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter, enter Lattice Coordination Number (Z), Change in Enthalpy (ΔH) & Temperature (T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter

What is the formula to find Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter?
The formula of Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter is expressed as Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter = (Lattice Coordination Number*Change in Enthalpy)/([R]*Temperature). Here is an example- 13.4422 = (50*190)/([R]*85).
How to calculate Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter?
With Lattice Coordination Number (Z), Change in Enthalpy (ΔH) & Temperature (T) we can find Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter using the formula - Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter = (Lattice Coordination Number*Change in Enthalpy)/([R]*Temperature). This formula also uses Universal gas constant .
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