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Ralph Baierlein
The author offers some qualitative understanding of the chemical potential, a topic that students invariably find difficult. Three "meanings" for the chemical potential are stated and then supported by analytical development. Two substantial applications -- depression of the melting point and batteries -- illustrate the chemical potential in action. The origin of the term "chemical potential" has its surprises, and a sketch of the history is given.variable particle number.
American Journal of Physics: Volume 69, Issue 4, Pages 423-434
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=11437">Baierlein, Ralph. "The elusive chemical potential." Am. J. Phys. 69, no. 4, (October 10, 2000): 423-434.</a>
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R. Baierlein, , Am. J. Phys. 69 (4), 423 (2001), WWW Document, (https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1336839).
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R. Baierlein, The elusive chemical potential, Am. J. Phys. 69 (4), 423 (2001), <https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1336839>.
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Baierlein, R. (2000, October 10). The elusive chemical potential. Am. J. Phys., 69(4), 423-434. Retrieved May 1, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1336839
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Baierlein, Ralph. "The elusive chemical potential." Am. J. Phys. 69, no. 4, (October 10, 2000): 423-434, https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1336839 (accessed 1 May 2025).
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Baierlein, Ralph. "The elusive chemical potential." Am. J. Phys. 69.4 (2001): 423-434. 1 May 2025 <https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1336839>.
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