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This lecture explores lattice statistics, focusing on the partition function and free energy in solid systems. It discusses the equilibrium vacancy concentration in lattices, highlighting the role of binding energies and vibrational states near vacancies. The Langmuir model of adsorption on surfaces is also examined, emphasizing the partition function for adsorbed atoms and its derivation. By integrating energy, entropy, and chemical potential concepts, the lecture provides insights into how vacancies and adsorption dynamics contribute to thermodynamic properties.
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Lecture 19 Lattice Statistics • The model • Partition function • Free energy and equilibrium vacancy concentration • Langnuir adsorption
Lattice model of a solid The partition function In each cube we place an atom Empty cube means vacancy For N atoms the partition function in the Einstein model
Lattice model of a solid - II Since atoms next to vacancies have lower binding energy the partition function due to binding and vibrations has to be modified to In the above expression we made an assumptions that i) there is no relaxation near the vacancy lowering the energy cost of introducing a vacancy and ii) vibrations of atoms next to vacancies are the same as in the perfect crystal In addition we need to recognize that there are many ways of placing vacancies thus
Helmholz free energy The logarithm of the partition function The thermodynamic function F Which differs from that developed for the Einstein model by the additive factor
Energy and entropy Energy And entropy Which can be seen as a sum of two terms, configurational and vibrational entropy
Equilibrium vacancy concentration In equilibrium (M equivalent of V) Which gives (prove!) Accounting for vibrational entropy change leads to a modification Where is the change of vibrational entropy per one vacancy
Langmuir model of adsorption N atoms adsorbed on a surface of M sites Single adsorbed site partition function Total partition function Helmholz free energy
Chemical potential and entropy Chemical potential Where is the coverage Entropy
Langmuir adsorption Adsorbed gas in equilibrium with gas in vapor Which gives Or defining We get the Langmuir adsorption isotherm