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A further note on the activation energy of diffusion

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The activation energy of diffusion can be expressed in terms of thermodynamic quantities such as entropy and enthalpy of sorption. A substantial simplification to such a published expression is presented.

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  • Hunter, A. J. 1991: On the basic equation of sorption and the isosteric heat. Wood Sci. Technol. 25: 99–111

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  • Hunter, A. J. 1992: On the activation energy of diffusion of water in wood. Wood Sci. Technol. 26: 73–82

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  1. Melbourne, Australia

    A. J. Hunter

  2. Division of Forest Products, CSIRO, Private Bag 10, 3168, Clayton, Vic., Australia

    A. J. Hunter

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Hunter, A.J. A further note on the activation energy of diffusion. Wood Sci.Technol. 28, 86–88 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00193879

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