Swelling Interface Number
The swelling interface number is important in describing the relationship between solvent penetration and solute diffusion.
The swelling interface number equals the penetration speed times the swollen-phase thickness divided by the diffusion coefficient.
Formula
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| symbol | description | physical quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sw | swelling interface number | "SwellingInterfaceNumber" |
| D | diffusion coefficient | "DiffusionCoefficient" |
| v | penetration speed | "Speed" |
| StringJoin["δ"["t"]] | swollen-phase thickness | "Thickness" |
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