Concentration of Clusters in Nucleation and the Classical Phase Integral

A classical phase integral treatment of the equilibrium concentration of clusters in homogeneous nucleation from the vapor is discussed. It is concluded that the motions of a stationary cluster, i.e., a cluster in a bulk liquid, are more nearly those of translational and torsional vibration than fre...

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Published in:The Journal of chemical physics 1968-02, Vol.48 (4), p.1849-1852
Main Authors: Lothe, Jens, Pound, G. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A classical phase integral treatment of the equilibrium concentration of clusters in homogeneous nucleation from the vapor is discussed. It is concluded that the motions of a stationary cluster, i.e., a cluster in a bulk liquid, are more nearly those of translational and torsional vibration than free translation and rotation in a large free volume. In this case one returns to the original Lothe‐Pound equation. Accordingly, the 1017 factor of correction to classical homogeneous nucleation theory in condensation still remains.
ISSN:0021-9606
1089-7690
DOI:10.1063/1.1668921