Theoretical Calculation of the Transport Properties of Monatomic Lithium Vapor

Author

Paul M. Holland
Louis Biolsi Jr., Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
James C. Rainwater

Abstract

Transport properties of dilute monatomic gases depend on two body atom-atom interaction potentials. When two ground state (²S) lithium atoms interact, they can follow either of two potential energy curves corresponding to the Li₂ molecule in the X¹Σ⁺_g or ³Σ⁺_u state. Transport collision integrals for these states have been calculated by accurately representing quantum mechanical potential energy curves with the Hulburt-Hirschfelder potential. The excellent agreement of calculated viscosities with experimental results provides further evidence that this potential can be used to estimate accurately transport properties under conditions where experimental data are sparse or unavailable.

Recommended Citation

P. M. Holland et al., "Theoretical Calculation of the Transport Properties of Monatomic Lithium Vapor," Journal of Chemical Physics, vol. 85, no. 7, pp. 4011 - 4018, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Oct 1986.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.450869

Department(s)

Chemistry

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0021-9606

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1986 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Oct 1986