Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 9.3-6

FIRST-ORDER PHASE TRANSITIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · solid-liquid-mole-fraction-rate-of-change

Problem

Let xx be the mole fraction of solid phase in a solid--liquid two-phase system. If the temperature is changed at constant total volume, find the rate of change of xx; that is, find dx/dTdx/dT. Assume that the standard parameters vv, α\alpha, κT\kappa_T, cpc_p are known for each phase.

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