Freezing-Point Depression Equation Using Solvent Properties
Freezing-point depression is the process in which adding a solute to a solvent decreases the freezing point of the solvent.
The freezing-point depression equals the product of the molar gas constant, solvent molar mass, solvent freezing point squared and solution molarity divided by the solvent molar enthalpy of fusion.
Formula
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| symbol | description | physical quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Δ​Tf | freezing point depression | "TemperatureDifference" |
| m | solution molality | "Molality" |
| M | solvent molar mass | "MolarMass" |
| Tf | solvent freezing point | "Temperature" |
| Δ​Hfus | solvent molar enthalpy of fusion | "MolarEnergy" |
Forms
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