| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156887 | Chemical Engineering Science | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
It is shown that equilibrium constants determine the time-dependent behavior of particular ratios of concentrations for any system of reversible first-order reactions. Indeed, some special ratios actually coincide with the equilibrium constant at any moment in time. This is established for batch reactors, and similar relations hold for steady-state plug-flow reactors, replacing astronomic time by residence time. Such relationships can be termed time invariants of chemical kinetics.
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Authors
G.S. Yablonsky, D. Constales, G.B. Marin,