Pressure-Temperature Nomogram Tool

The pressure-temperature nomogram tool from Alfa Chemistry is a powerful computational aid designed to simplify the estimation of boiling points and vapor pressures under a wide range of thermodynamic conditions. Based on the principles of classical thermodynamics, the tool integrates the Clausius-Clapeyron and Antoine equations to provide accurate and reliable data that are essential for optimizing distillation, evaporation, and other vapor-liquid equilibrium processes.

Pressure-Temperature Nomogram Calculator

Liquid:

CustomWaterEthanolAcetoneMethanolIsopropanol

Equation:

Antoine Equation

Clausius-Clapeyron

Antoine A:

Antoine B:

Antoine C:

ΔHvap (J/mol):

Known T (K):

Known P (mmHg):

Target Temperature:

°C for Antoine, K for Clausius-Clapeyron

Range Calculation:

Enable temperature range

Start Temperature:

End Temperature:

Step Size:

Pressure Unit:

mmHg

kPa

atm

CalculateReset

Results

Temperature	Pressure

Scientific Principles Behind the Tool

Clausius-Clapeyron Equation

Originally formulated by Rudolf Clausius in 1850, the Clausius-Clapeyron equation describes the fundamental thermodynamic relationships for phase transitions between liquids and vapors. It is particularly useful for estimating vapor pressure at different temperatures, assuming that the enthalpy of vaporization (ΔH_vap) remains constant over a selected temperature range. Its integrated form is expressed as:

ln⁡(P₂P₁) = - ∆H_vapR(1T₂ - 1T₁)

Where:

• P₁,P₂ are the vapor pressures at temperatures T₁,T₂, respectively
• ΔH_vap is the enthalpy of vaporization (assumed constant over the interval)
• R is the universal gas constant (8.314 J/mol·K)
• T is in Kelvin

The Clausius-Clapeyron equation can be used to calculate the vapor pressure of a given reference point within a certain temperature range and is often used for liquids that lack accurate Antoine data. This equation is suitable for processes in medium and high temperature regions where the enthalpy of evaporation is relatively constant; for low temperature regions or high precision requirements, the Antoine equation is recommended.

Antoine Equation

To address the limitations of the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, especially the assumption of constant ΔH vap , the Antoine equation introduces an empirical alternative. It is widely used due to its improved accuracy over practical temperature ranges. The general form is:

log₁₀⁡P = A - BC + T

Where:

• P is the vapor pressure
• T is temperature (usually in °C)
• A, B, and C are compound-specific constants derived from experimental data

The Antoine equation can accurately predict the vapor pressure of liquids over a wide temperature range and is applicable to most industrial solvents.

Table 1. Comparison between the Clausius-Clapeyron equation and the Antoine equation

	Advantages	Limitations
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation	Simple and easy to calculate. Suitable for high temperature section estimation. Quickly predicts vapor pressure at unknown temperatures. Does not rely on large amounts of experimental data.	Constant enthalpy of evaporation needs to be assumed. Limited accuracy over a wide temperature range. Not suitable for complex multi-component liquids. Only suitable for pure substances, single phase changes.
Antoine Equation	Simple and fast calculation. High accuracy (fitting error typically<3%). Suitable for automated batch calculations. Widely used in industry and research.	Only applicable to pure liquids, not mixtures. Prediction accuracy drops sharply beyond the fitting interval. Antoine constant must be accurate and reliable, and cannot be applied when missing. Only used for saturated vapor pressure, cannot handle complex phase equilibrium problems.

Practical Use Cases

• Vacuum Distillation

  In synthetic chemistry, reducing pressure lowers the boiling point, minimizing thermal degradation. The nomograph allows precise boiling point prediction at reduced pressures, enabling safer process design.

• Solvent Removal in Formulation Development

  The tool aids formulation chemists in selecting solvents that can be removed under mild conditions by estimating vapor pressures at desired drying temperatures.

• Process Safety Evaluation

  Accurate pressure–temperature correlations help assess equipment compatibility and mitigate the risks associated with high vapor pressures in closed systems.
  

The pressure–temperature nomograph tool from Alfa Chemistry bridges classical theory and modern data-driven modeling to deliver a versatile, accessible, and scientifically rigorous platform for estimating vapor pressure and boiling points.

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