Calculating Pressure: Solving a Company Problem with an Experimental Setup

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The discussion revolves around calculating the pressure in a 150 cm³ can containing a chemical precursor after introducing nitrogen (N2) from a 20 psi line for 20 milliseconds. The ideal gas law (PV = nRT) is deemed inadequate due to the pressure and temperature changes during gas introduction. Key considerations include the actual volume of the can, the flow rate of nitrogen, and the suggestion to use a pressure indicator for direct measurement. Understanding these factors is essential for accurately determining the pressure in the can post-introduction.

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i am an intern in a company looking to find the solution to a problem.

I have an experimental setup with a 150cm3 can of chemical precursor with a evacuated pressure of 0.01 Torr
We are introducing N2 from a 20 psi line with a stop valve for a duration of 20ms.
The question is what is the pressure in the bottle after 20ms of N2 introduction?

I am not too sure what the approach is.
I tried to do a simple PV = nRT but it does not get me anywhere.

Any help would be well appreciated.
 
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I don't know the answer as well, but I'll offer my view on this.

The ideal gas law doesn't seem to be applicable here, as there will be a pressure and temperature increase as the gas enters the can.

Also, is the 150cm3 the total empty space in the can? Because you mentioned there being a chemical precursor inside the can. It could affect the actual volume.

Also, what is the flow rate of the nitrogen?

CMIIW, but this is my take on the situation: as the pressure in the can will eventually even out with the pressure of the inlet, then it is important for us to know the flow rate of the nitrogen, so we can calculate the amount of nitrogen in the can after 20s, and thus the pressure.

Alternatively, since you mentioned that this is an experiment, why not simply attach a pressure indicator?
 
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