Dependence on temperature

The relationship between temperature and the equilibrium constant can be expressed from equation (3.26), which re-write in the form of 

The temperature coefficient of the function AG7Tcan then be expressed as 

In order to elucidate the temperature dependence of the equilibrium constant between two temperatures, equation (3.47) must be integrated. To this purpose an assumption must be made about the dependence of the heat of reaction on temperature. When it is required to convert the equilibrium constant in a relatively narrow temperature range, it may be assumed that ATI is independent of temperature. Limited integration of equation (3.47) then leads to 

Relations (3.49) and (3.50) show, that in this case logK is linear function of reciprocal absolute temperature 

Equation (3.51) is very useful, since it can be used in many cases for graphic interpolation of equilibrium constant values. Relatively good agreement is evident from Fig. 1, in which experimentally determined equilibrium constants of methanol synthesis are plotted, which in a temperature interval of 553 to 611 K satisfy the relationship 

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To use Equation (10b), we require virial coefficients which depend on temperature. As discussed in Appendix A, these coefficients are calculated using the correlation of Hayden and O Connell (1975). The required input parameters are, for each component critical temperature T, critical pressure P, ... 

It has to be pointed out that k is only weakly dependent on temperature, therefore its value needs not be rigorously assigned. 

If the dependence on temperature as well as on composition is known for a solution, enthalpies and entropies of adsorption may be calculated from the appropriate thermodynamic relationships [82]. Neam and Spaull [147] have, for example, calculated the enthalpies of surface adsorption for a series of straight-chain alcohols. They find an increment in enthalpy of about 1.96 kJ/mol per CH2 group. 

Returning to Eq. XI-4, wiA C2 replacing 02, at low concentrations 112 will be proportional to C2 with a slope n b. At sufficiently high concentrations /I2 approaches the limiting value n . Thus is a measure of the capacity of the adsorbent and b of the intensity of the adsorption. In terms of the ideal model, nf should not depend on temperature, while b should show an exponential... 

Rushbrooke G 1940 On the statistical mechanics of assemblies whose energy-levels depend on temperature Trans. Faraday Soc. 36 1055... 

Billas I M L, Becker J A, Chatelain A and de Heer W A 1993 Magnetic moments of iron clusters with 25 to 700 atoms and their dependence on temperature Phys. Rev. Lett. 71 4067... 

Similarly to LB films, the order of alkanetliiols on gold depending on temperature has been studied witli NEXAFS. It was observed tliat tire barrier for a gauche confonnation in a densely packed film is an order of magnitude higher tlian tliat of a free chain [48]. 

Altliough tire behaviour of colloidal suspensions does in general depend on temperature, a more important control parameter in practice tends to be tire particle concentration, often expressed as tire volume fraction ((). In fact, for hard- sphere suspensions tire phase behaviour is detennined by ( ) only. For spherical particles... 

Equilibrium constants for protein-small molecule association usually are easily measured with good accuracy it is normal for standard free energies to be known to within 0.5 kcal/mol. Standard conditions define temperature, pressure and unit concentration of each of the three reacting species. It is to be expected that the standard free energy difference depends on temperature, pressure and solvent composition AA°a also depends on an arbitrary choice of standard unit concentrations. 

The same magnetic dependence on temperature was also demonstrated for unsolvated Fe[papt] (694). and a detailed Mossbauer study established that the spin transition is thermally... 

The use of accurate isotope ratio measurement is exemplified here by a method used to determine the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea 10,000 years ago. It is known that the relative solubility of the two isotopic forms of carbon dioxide COj) in sea water depends on temperature... 

Eigure 6 illustrates how the three tensions among the top, middle, and bottom phases depend on temperature for a system of nonionic surfactant—oil—water (38), or on salinity for a representative system of anionic surfactant—cosurfactant—oil—water and electrolyte (39). As T approaches from lower temperatures, the composition of M approaches the composition of T, and the iaterfacial teasioa betweea them, goes to 2ero at T =. ... 

As succeeding panels are laid-up, a stack of panels is formed. If the panels are to be cold-pressed, an uncommon procedure in modern manufacturing, the stack will be high enough to fit into the cold-press. The stack is roUed into the press, the press is closed under hydraulic pressure and the bonding pressure, 1035—1205 (ca 150—175 psi) is maintained for the time requited to form a bond. This time could vary from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on temperature and the adhesive formulation used. 

A second Mobil process is the Mobil s Vapor Phase Isomerization Process (MVPI) (125,126). This process was introduced in 1973. Based on information in the patent Hterature (125), the catalyst used in this process is beHeved to be composed of NiHZSM-5 with an alumina binder. The primary mechanism of EB conversion is the disproportionation of two molecules of EB to one molecule of benzene and one molecule of diethylbenzene. EB conversion is about 25—40%, with xylene losses of 2.5—4%. PX is produced at concentration levels of 102—104% of equiHbrium. Temperatures are in the range of 315—370°C, pressure is generally 1480 kPa, the H2/hydrocatbon molar ratio is about 6 1, and WHSV is dependent on temperature, but is in the range of 2—50, although normally it is 5—10. 

Dry chlorine reacts with most metals combustively depending on temperature alurninum, arsenic, gold, mercury, selenium, teUerium, and tin react with dry CI2 in gaseous or Hquid form at ordinary temperatures carbon steel ignites at about 250°C depending on the physical shape and titanium reacts violendy with dry chlorine. Wet chlorine is very reactive because of the hydrochloric acid and hypochlorous acid (see eq. 37). Metals stable to wet chlorine include platinum, silver, tantalum, and titanium. Tantalum is the most stable to both dry and wet chlorine. 

The extent of the initial hydrolysis depends on temperature and how the water is added. Hydrolysis is reduced at slower addition rates and lower temperatures. The hydrolysis subsequent to the initial fast reaction is slow, presumably because part of the acid is converted to fluorosulfate ions which hydrolyze slowly even at elevated temperatures. The hydrolysis in basic solution has also been studied (17). Under controlled conditions, hydrates of HSO F containing one, two, and four molecules of water have been observed (18,19). 

The Du Pont HaskeU Laboratory for Toxicology and Industrial Medicine has conducted a study to determine the acute inhalation toxicity of fumes evolved from Tefzel fluoropolymers when heated at elevated temperatures. Rats were exposed to decomposition products of Tefzel for 4 h at various temperatures. The approximate lethal temperature (ALT) for Tefzel resins was deterrnined to be 335—350°C. AH rats survived exposure to pyrolysis products from Tefzel heated to 300°C for this time period. At the ALT level, death was from pulmonary edema carbon monoxide poisoning was probably a contributing factor. Hydrolyzable fluoride was present in the pyrolysis products, with concentration dependent on temperature. 

As opposed to gaseous, pure formaldehyde, solutions of formaldehyde are unstable. Both formic acid (acidity) and paraformaldehyde (soHds) concentrations increase with time and depend on temperature. Formic acid concentration builds at a rate of 1.5—3 ppm/d at 35°C and 10—20 ppm/d at 65°C (17,18). Trace metallic impurities such as iron can boost the rate of formation of formic acid (121). Although low storage temperature minimizes acidity, it also increases the tendency to precipitate paraformaldehyde. 

This is essentially a corrosion reaction involving anodic metal dissolution where the conjugate reaction is the hydrogen (qv) evolution process. Hence, the rate depends on temperature, concentration of acid, inhibiting agents, nature of the surface oxide film, etc. Unless the metal chloride is insoluble in aqueous solution eg, Ag or Hg ", the reaction products are removed from the metal or alloy surface by dissolution. The extent of removal is controUed by the local hydrodynamic conditions. 

Sulfur generally becomes SO2, although some smaller amounts are possibly converted to SO, depending on temperature. Chlorine mosdy results in HCl, but some CI2 and atomic Cl forms as well. Any atomic Cl recombines to form CI2 if quenching is rapid. Low incineration temperatures favor CI2, and high temperatures favor atomic Cl. There is an optimal temperature for minimising the total effective CI2, ie, CI2 + Cl/2. 

The extent of decarboxylation primarily depends on temperature, pressure, and the stabihty of the incipient R- radical. The more stable the R- radical, the faster and more extensive the decarboxylation. With many diacyl peroxides, decarboxylation and oxygen—oxygen bond scission occur simultaneously in the transition state. Acyloxy radicals are known to form initially only from diacetyl peroxide and from dibenzoyl peroxides (because of the relative instabihties of the corresponding methyl and phenyl radicals formed upon decarboxylation). Diacyl peroxides derived from non-a-branched carboxyhc acids, eg, dilauroyl peroxide, may also initially form acyloxy radical pairs however, these acyloxy radicals decarboxylate very rapidly and the initiating radicals are expected to be alkyl radicals. Diacyl peroxides are also susceptible to induced decompositions ... 

The prefactor M(T), also called a frequency factor, has units of inverse seconds. It may have a weak dependence on temperature. Some theoretical models predict a variation with, but such variation is frequently ignored and M is taken as constant over limited temperature ranges. The prefactor M is often... 

Sihcon nitride can be heated ia air up to 1450—1550°C. In nitrogen, inert gas, or reducing atmosphere, Si N can be heated up to 1750°C. Above 1750°C, decomposition and sublimating evaporation become severe. When in the presence of carbon, however, Si N stabiUty depends on temperature and pressure. The equiUbrium temperature for the reaction... 

Because the ammonia synthesis reaction is an equiUbrium, the quantity of ammonia depends on temperature, pressure, and the H2 to-N2 ratio. At 500°C and 20.3 MPa (200 atm), the equiUbrium mixture contains 17.6% ammonia. The ammonia formed is removed from the exit gases by condensation at about —20° C, and the gases are recirculated with fresh synthesis gas into the reactor. The ammonia must be removed continually as its presence decreases both the equiUbrium yield and the reaction rate by reducing the partial pressure of the N2—H2 mixture. 

LLDPE can present a certain health hazard when it bums, since smoke, fumes, and toxic decomposition products are sometimes formed in the process. Exposure to burning LLDPE can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes of the nose and throat due to the presence of acrolein and formaldehyde (81). Toxicity of LLDPE pyrolysis products depends on temperature, heating rate, and the sample size (82—84). 

Above 100°C, most polyolefins dissolve in various aHphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their halogenated derivatives. For example, polybutene dissolves in benzene, toluene, decalin, tetralin, chloroform, and chlorobenzenes. As with other polyolefins, solubiHty of PB depends on temperature, molecular weight, and crystallinity. 

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