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Bubble nucleation in liquids
Author(s) -
Blander Milton,
Katz Joseph L.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.690210502
Subject(s) - nucleation , superheating , bubble , thermodynamics , classical nucleation theory , homogeneous , bubble point , diffusion , materials science , mechanics , chemistry , statistical physics , chemical physics , physics
Theoretical and experimental aspects of homogeneous and heterogeneous bubble nucleation are reviewed. Recent developments in nucleation theory, which include hydrodynamic and diffusion constraints, gas phase nonidealities, and heterogeneous nucleation are discussed. A large number of the measured limits of superheat of pure components are close to 88 to 90% of the critical temperature. Where calculations can be made, these measurements are in agreement with predictions from classical nucleation theory. Measurements of the limits of superheat of mixtures are useful for understanding one proposed mechanism for the dangerous phenomena known as contact vapor explosions.