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Langmuir Isotherm Calculator

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Calculates the fractional surface coverage (θ) based on the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model, which describes the equilibrium between adsorption and desorption of a gas on a solid surface.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Pressure (P) and Langmuir Constant (K) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Fractional Surface Coverage (θ) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Low Pressure, High Affinity

Pressure (P): 0.1 atm; Langmuir Constant (K): 10 atm⁻¹

Fractional Surface Coverage (θ): 0.5

High Pressure, Low Affinity

Pressure (P): 10 atm; Langmuir Constant (K): 0.1 atm⁻¹

Fractional Surface Coverage (θ): 0.5

Moderate Pressure and Affinity

Pressure (P): 1 atm; Langmuir Constant (K): 1 atm⁻¹

Fractional Surface Coverage (θ): 0.5

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