The Avogadro Constant: Origin of a Natural Constant

In May 2019, the new SI definitions for amps, kilograms, kelvins and moles came into force. For the mole, the SI unit of the amount of substance, the Avogadro constant was redefined and its value was set as the defining constant. But: How did it come about that a comparative number became a natural constant? Embark on a short journey from the beginnings to the present day: From the gas laws of the 17th century to the new SI system of units of the 21st century. Get to know the meaning of the natural constants in general and the Avogadro constant in particular. Get an overview of the term “mole” and find out which (exemplary) methods can be used to determine the Avogadro constant.

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The Avogadro Constant: Origin of a Natural Constant

In May 2019, the new SI definitions for amps, kilograms, kelvins and moles came into force. For the mole, the SI unit of the amount of substance, the Avogadro constant was redefined and its value was set as the defining constant. But: How did it come about that a comparative number became a natural constant? Embark on a short journey from the beginnings to the present day: From the gas laws of the 17th century to the new SI system of units of the 21st century. Get to know the meaning of the natural constants in general and the Avogadro constant in particular. Get an overview of the term “mole” and find out which (exemplary) methods can be used to determine the Avogadro constant.

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The Avogadro Constant: Origin of a Natural Constant

The Avogadro Constant: Origin of a Natural Constant

by Torsten Schmiermund
The Avogadro Constant: Origin of a Natural Constant

The Avogadro Constant: Origin of a Natural Constant

by Torsten Schmiermund

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In May 2019, the new SI definitions for amps, kilograms, kelvins and moles came into force. For the mole, the SI unit of the amount of substance, the Avogadro constant was redefined and its value was set as the defining constant. But: How did it come about that a comparative number became a natural constant? Embark on a short journey from the beginnings to the present day: From the gas laws of the 17th century to the new SI system of units of the 21st century. Get to know the meaning of the natural constants in general and the Avogadro constant in particular. Get an overview of the term “mole” and find out which (exemplary) methods can be used to determine the Avogadro constant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783658352479
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date: 01/22/2022
Series: essentials
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Torsten Schmiermund has worked as a chemical technician in the chemical industry for many years. In addition to other books in the essentials series, he has published a chemistry textbook (Das Chemiewissen für die Feuerwehr, Springer, 2019).

Table of Contents

Introduction.- From the beginnings to the 19th century.- The measurement of Avogadro's constant.- NA - an imprecise chemical dozen? - The SI system of units.
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