Abstract
The role of the time lag needed to attain steady state nucleation in binary vapors is discussed. Under appropriate conditions it is possible to obtain both a large predicted rate of binary nucleation and a large time lag. In this circumstance, homogeneous nucleation of the more concentrated component may be the predominant process. It is of obvious importance to the experimentalist to differentiate between these possibilities. Approximate formulas for the time lags are developed, and representative calculations for the ethanol-water system are reported.
Recommended Citation
G. Wilemski, "Binary Nucleation. II. Time Lags," Journal of Chemical Physics, vol. 62, no. 9, pp. 3772 - 3776, American Institute of Physics (AIP), May 1975.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.430927
Department(s)
Physics
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0021-9606
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1975 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 May 1975
