Our vapor pressure calculator simplifies complex thermodynamic calculations. Whether you’re a student learning chemistry basics or a professional designing industrial processes, this tool provides accurate, reliable results.
Vapor Pressure Calculator
How Vapor Pressure Calculator Works
Our calculator uses the proven Clausius-Clapeyron equation to find unknown vapor pressures or temperatures. The formula looks like this:
P₂ = P₁ × exp((ΔH/R)(1/T₁-1/T₂))
Don’t worry about the complex math. This calculator handles everything automatically. You just enter the known values, and it calculates the unknown value for you.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Calculator
Following the given step to use Vapour Pressure Calculator:
What You Need Before Starting
Gather these values before using the calculator:
- Temperature at one point (in Kelvin)
- Vapor pressure at that temperature (in atm)
- Temperature at another point (in Kelvin)
- Molar enthalpy of vaporization (in joule/mole)
Input Process
- Choose Your Unknown: Select what you want to calculate by entering ‘x’ in that field
- Enter Known Temperature: Input the temperature where you know the vapor pressure
- Enter Known Vapor Pressure: Input the corresponding pressure value
- Enter Second Temperature: Input the temperature where you want to find pressure
- Enter Enthalpy Value: Input the molar enthalpy of vaporization
- Click Calculate: Press the blue “Calculate x” button
The calculator instantly shows your result in the answer box.
Practical Examples and Applications
Example 1: Finding Water’s Vapor Pressure
Let’s say you know water has a vapor pressure of 1 atm at 373.15 K (100°C). You want to find its vapor pressure at 298.15 K (25°C).
Input Values:
- P₁ = 1 atm
- T₁ = 373.15 K
- T₂ = 298.15 K
- ΔH = 40,660 J/mol
- P₂ = x (unknown)
Result: The calculator shows P₂ = 0.0317 atm
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this for any liquid?
Yes, the calculator works for any pure liquid if you have the correct enthalpy of vaporization value.
Why do I need to use Kelvin?
The Clausius-Clapeyron equation requires absolute temperature scales. Celsius and Fahrenheit are relative scales that don’t work in the formula.
Can I calculate solid-to-gas transitions?
Yes, use the enthalpy of sublimation instead of vaporization. The same formula applies.