Relative Volatility in Distillation Formulas

Relative Volatility is a measure comparing the vapor pressures of the components in a liquid mixture of chemicals. This quantity is widely used in designing large industrial distillation processes. And is denoted by α.

Formulas to find Relative Volatility in Distillation

fxRelative Volatility using Vapour PressureGo

fxRelative Volatility using Mole FractionGo

fxRelative Volatility using Equilibrium Vaporization RatioGo

List of variables in Distillation formulas

fx Saturated Vapour Pressure of More Volatile Comp Go

fx Saturated Vapour Pressure of Less Volatile Comp Go

fx Mole Fraction of Component in Vapor Phase Go

fx Mole Fraction of Component in Liquid Phase Go

fx Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of MVC Go

fx Equilibrium Vaporization Ratio of LVC Go

FAQ

What is the Relative Volatility?

Relative Volatility is a measure comparing the vapor pressures of the components in a liquid mixture of chemicals. This quantity is widely used in designing large industrial distillation processes.

Can the Relative Volatility be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Relative Volatility, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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