Langmuir adsorption isotherm

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf adsorption isotherm
gptkbp:alternativeTo q = (q_max K C)/(1+K C)
gptkbp:alternativeVariable C (concentration of adsorbate)
q (amount adsorbed)
q_max (maximum adsorption capacity)
gptkbp:appliesTo adsorption on homogeneous surfaces
gptkbp:assumes fixed number of adsorption sites
no interaction between adsorbed molecules
all sites are equivalent
gptkbp:describes monolayer adsorption
gptkbp:formedBy 1916
gptkbp:hasEquation θ = (Kp)/(1+Kp)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Langmuir adsorption isotherm
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Irving_Langmuir
gptkbp:usedIn catalysis
environmental engineering
surface chemistry
material science
gptkbp:variant K (adsorption equilibrium constant)
θ (fractional coverage)
p (pressure of adsorbate)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Irving_Langmuir
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3