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The molar heat of fusion is the amount of energy required to change one mole of a substance from the solid phase to the liquid phase at constant temperature and pressure. For gases, this represents the energy needed for phase transition.
The calculator uses the heat of fusion equation:
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Explanation: The equation calculates the total energy required for a given amount of substance to undergo fusion (melting) at its melting point.
Details: Calculating heat of fusion is essential in thermodynamics, materials science, and chemical engineering for designing phase change materials, thermal energy storage systems, and understanding substance behavior during phase transitions.
Tips: Enter the amount of substance in moles and the molar heat of fusion in J/mol. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What's the difference between heat of fusion and heat of vaporization?
A: Heat of fusion is for solid-liquid transitions, while heat of vaporization is for liquid-gas transitions. Vaporization typically requires more energy.
Q2: How is molar heat of fusion determined experimentally?
A: Typically measured using calorimetry by observing the temperature change when a known amount of substance undergoes phase change.
Q3: Does molar heat of fusion vary with temperature?
A: It's generally considered constant at a given pressure (usually 1 atm) but can vary slightly with temperature changes.
Q4: Why is heat of fusion important for gases?
A: For substances that sublime (transition directly from solid to gas), the concept is important in applications like freeze-drying and atmospheric science.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for any substance?
A: Yes, as long as you have the correct molar heat of fusion value for the specific substance at the given conditions.