Abstract
The "generalized" Kelvin equations used to determine the critical nucleus composition in some binary nucleation theories are shown to be thermodynamically inconsistent. Also, the surface tension calculated by the method of Flageollet-Daniel, Gamier, and Mirabel [J. Chem. Phys. 78, 2600 (1983)] is shown to be thermodynamically consistent with respect to the dynamic surface tension, contrary to the recent assertion of Spiegel, Zahoransky, and Wittig.
Recommended Citation
G. Wilemski, "Some Issues of Thermodynamic Consistency in Binary Nucleation Theory," Journal of Chemical Physics, vol. 88, no. 8, pp. 5134 - 5136, American Institute of Physics (AIP), Apr 1988.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1063/1.454666
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
© 1988 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Apr 1988
