Specific Gas Constant Formula

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The Specific Gas Constant of a gas or a mixture of gases is given by the molar gas constant divided by the molar mass of the gas or mixture. Check FAQs
R=[R]Mmolar
R - Specific Gas Constant?Mmolar - Molar Mass?[R] - Universal gas constant?

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188.9221Edit=8.314544.01Edit
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Specific Gas Constant Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=[R]Mmolar
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=[R]44.01g/mol
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
R=8.314544.01g/mol
Next Step Convert Units
R=8.31450.044kg/mol
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=8.31450.044
Next Step Evaluate
R=188.922122657424J/(kg*K)
LAST Step Rounding Answer
R=188.9221J/(kg*K)

Specific Gas Constant Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Specific Gas Constant
The Specific Gas Constant of a gas or a mixture of gases is given by the molar gas constant divided by the molar mass of the gas or mixture.
Symbol: R
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: J/(kg*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Molar Mass
Molar Mass is the mass of a given substance divided by the amount of substance.
Symbol: Mmolar
Measurement: Molar MassUnit: g/mol
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 Specific Gas Constant?

Specific Gas Constant evaluator uses Specific Gas Constant = [R]/Molar Mass to evaluate the Specific Gas Constant, The specific gas constant of a gas or a mixture of gases is given by the molar gas constant divided by the molar mass of the gas or mixture. Specific Gas Constant is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Gas Constant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Gas Constant, enter Molar Mass (Mmolar) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Gas Constant

What is the formula to find Specific Gas Constant?
The formula of Specific Gas Constant is expressed as Specific Gas Constant = [R]/Molar Mass. Here is an example- 0.000189 = [R]/0.04401.
How to calculate Specific Gas Constant?
With Molar Mass (Mmolar) we can find Specific Gas Constant using the formula - Specific Gas Constant = [R]/Molar Mass. This formula also uses Universal gas constant .
Can the Specific Gas Constant be negative?
No, the Specific Gas Constant, measured in Specific Heat Capacity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Specific Gas Constant?
Specific Gas Constant is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K[J/(kg*K)] for Specific Heat Capacity. Joule per Kilogram per Celcius[J/(kg*K)], Kilojoule per Kilogram per K[J/(kg*K)], Kilojoule per Kilogram per Celcius[J/(kg*K)] are the few other units in which Specific Gas Constant can be measured.
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