Work of Cohesion in Capillarity and Surface Forces in Liquids (Curved Surfaces) Formulas

Work of Cohesion is defined as the surface free energy increased by separating a column of pure liquid into two halves. And is denoted by W_Coh. Work of Cohesion is usually measured using the Joule per Square Meter for Heat Density. Note that the value of Work of Cohesion is always positive.

Formulas to find Work of Cohesion in Capillarity and Surface Forces in Liquids (Curved Surfaces)

fxWork of Cohesion given Surface TensionGo

List of variables in Capillarity and Surface Forces in Liquids (Curved Surfaces) formulas

fx Surface Tension of Fluid Go

fx Molar Volume Go

FAQ

What is the Work of Cohesion?

Work of Cohesion is defined as the surface free energy increased by separating a column of pure liquid into two halves. Work of Cohesion is usually measured using the Joule per Square Meter for Heat Density. Note that the value of Work of Cohesion is always positive.

Can the Work of Cohesion be negative?

No, the Work of Cohesion, measured in Heat Density cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Work of Cohesion?

Work of Cohesion is usually measured using the Joule per Square Meter[J/m²] for Heat Density. Calorie (th) per Square Centimeter[J/m²], Langley[J/m²], Btu (IT) per Square Foot[J/m²] are the few other units in which Work of Cohesion can be measured.

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