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Chemical Process Calculation / November 27, 2021

Fractional Conversions, Extent of Reaction, Chemical Equilibrium

In many cases, chemical reactions do not go to completion and only a fraction will be converted. Therefore, fractional and percentage conversions are used. They are defined as follows,

In many cases, chemical reactions do not go to completion and only a fraction will be converted. Therefore, fractional and percentage conversions are used. They are defined as follows,