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What is the formula for the free energy change per nucleus in the context of homogeneous nucleation?
What is the formula for the free energy change per nucleus in the context of homogeneous nucleation?
∆𝐺( = *2.∆𝑇
When the radius 𝑟 is equal to the critical radius 𝑟*, what happens to the free energy change due to surface tension (∆𝐺()?
When the radius 𝑟 is equal to the critical radius 𝑟*, what happens to the free energy change due to surface tension (∆𝐺()?
It is balanced by the decrease in free energy due to temperature change (∆𝑇)
What is the formula for the critical radius 𝑟* in terms of ∆𝑇 and ∆𝐺(?
What is the formula for the critical radius 𝑟* in terms of ∆𝑇 and ∆𝐺(?
𝑟* = *2 ∆-%
What guides the formation of phases in a transformation according to thermodynamic principles?
What guides the formation of phases in a transformation according to thermodynamic principles?
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What can difference in local rates of a transformation determine?
What can difference in local rates of a transformation determine?
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What are the two forms of kinetic resistances encountered in transformations?
What are the two forms of kinetic resistances encountered in transformations?
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What is the formula for the homogeneous nucleation rate (nuclei/m³⋅sec)?
What is the formula for the homogeneous nucleation rate (nuclei/m³⋅sec)?
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How is an embryo transformed into a nucleus during nucleation?
How is an embryo transformed into a nucleus during nucleation?
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What type of process is nucleation in terms of thermal activation?
What type of process is nucleation in terms of thermal activation?
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What is the significance of the critical radius in nucleation?
What is the significance of the critical radius in nucleation?
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