ISSN:
1435-1528
Keywords:
Clusterviscosity
;
cluster dimension
;
molecularliquid
;
moltenmetal
;
moltensalt
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The Fulcher-Tammann-Hesse-Vogel equation, lnη = A + B/(T − T 0 ), is shown to be equivalent to the general viscosity-composition relationship, lnη r =k f ϕ/(1 − f ϕ), for binary mixtures. The Cailletet-Mathias law of the Rectilinear Diameter is rearranged to represent a density mixture formula for two components. Temperature-independent viscosities and densities can then be calculated for dense, solid cluster fractions, dispersed in a low-density, low-viscosity non-clustered continuous phase. The cluster fraction decreases with temperature. The value ofT 0 is shown to be related to the liquid- or solid-like behavior of the clusters. For liquids with a vapor pressure 〈 1 mm Hg at the melting point, the calculated cluster volume fraction suggests close packing of clusters, ranging in shape from monodisperse spheres to polydisperse non-spherical particles. Examples are given for molecular liquids, molten metals, and molten salts. The size of the clusters is estimated from the heat of evaporation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01337453
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