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Bomb Calorimeter Heat Calculator

q_rxn = − C_cal · ΔT for a constant-volume bomb.

Compute the heat released by a reaction in a constant-volume bomb calorimeter from the calorimeter's heat capacity and the temperature change. q_rxn carries the opposite sign of q_cal.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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J/°C
°C
g

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Formula

q_rxn = − C_cal · ΔT

In depth

Compute the heat released by a reaction in a constant-volume bomb calorimeter from the calorimeter's heat capacity and the temperature change. q_rxn carries the opposite sign of q_cal.