The specific heat anomaly in some ternary liquid mixtures near a critical solution point

1981 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 1488-1495 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Bloemen ◽  
J. Thoen ◽  
W. Van Dael

1976 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 602-610
Author(s):  
Friedrich Becker ◽  
Michael Kiefer ◽  
Peter Rhensius

Theoretical expressions of GΕ/RT for symmetric and unsymmetric binary liquid mixtures, as proposed by Guggenheim, Redlich and Kister, van Laar, Renon and Prausnitz, are compared with the equilibrium model theory which we have developed some years ago, with respect to their predictions of GcΕ/RTc, and its dependence on the number of nearest neighbours, on the critical mole fraction, and on other model parameters. Equilibrium models allow discussion of critical mixing by means of a relation between the two equilibrium constants used. This is done for two typical examples: Mutual unspecific solvation of both components, coupled with (1) unsymmetric selfassociation. and (2) unsymmetric specific solvation. A discussion of phase separation at negative values of GcΕ/RTc is given



1980 ◽  
Vol 73 (9) ◽  
pp. 4628-4635 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Bloemen ◽  
J. Thoen ◽  
W. Van Dael




Physica ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Brouwer ◽  
C.J.N. Van Den Meijdenberg ◽  
J.J.M. Beenakker


1972 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 1611-1624
Author(s):  
F. Becker ◽  
M. Kiefer ◽  
P. Rhensius

Abstract A thermodynamic theory of liquid mixtures based on a simple molecular model is developed which describes the equilibrium state as the result of a coupling between a "chemical" and a "statistical" equilibrium. The intermolecular interactions are taken into account by considering "complexes" formed between a given molecule and its z nearest neighbours. The equilibrium mole fractions of these complexes are calculated by application of the ideal law of mass action to an appropriate set of "exchange equilibria". Formulae for the excess functions GE and HE and for the activities of the components are derived for the cases z=1 and z=4. GE depends on an equilibrium constant K describing the deviation from random distribution of the equilibrium mole fractions of the complexes. HE depends on K and on an energy parameter w which is related to differences of pair interactions. K and w are independent parameters, and there is no limitation in respect to amount and sign of the excess functions. The conditions for the existence of a critical solution point are formulated; at this point GE has a value of about 0.56 R T. If a model with two equilibrium constants is used allowing for instance competition between "self-association" and "complex-formation", the existence of closed miscibility gaps becomes possible. Closed miscibility curves are calculated and the conditions for their appearance are discussed. The relations between this theory and Guggenheim's statistical lattice theory of symmetrical mixtures are pointed out.







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