Self-diffusion Coefficient Model Based on Activation Energy and Free Volume

A new model for self-diffusion coe±cients was proposed based on both the concepts of molecular free volume and activation energy. The unknown parameters of this model were clearly defined and compared with the Chapman-Enskog model. At the same time a new method for calculating activation energy was devised and applied to the new model. In addition, the free volume was defined by implementing the generic van der Waals equation of state, the radial distribution function of which was obtained by using the MorsaliGoharshadi empirical formula. Under the same conditions, the new model was better than the original free volume model.