Standard chemical potential and activity of asphaltene

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The discussion focuses on calculating the standard chemical potential (μA) of asphaltene in toluene solution using the equation μA = μA0 + RT ln aA. The user seeks to determine the values of μA0 (the standard chemical potential of asphaltene) and aA (the activity of asphaltene in solution) at various temperatures. It is suggested to refer to specific tables or equations for these values, particularly from resources like the Wikipedia page on asphaltene, although the user reports difficulty in finding the necessary data.

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  • Understanding of standard chemical potential (μA0)
  • Familiarity with activity coefficients (aA)
  • Knowledge of thermodynamic equations
  • Basic principles of solution chemistry
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Hi , this is my equation :
μA= μA0 + RTlnaA
A is the asphaltene in toluene solution . i want to calculate μA in different temperatures. where can i get μA0 and aA? tables? other equations?
μA0 is the standard chemical potential of asphaltene and aA is the asphaltene activity in solution.
 
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Yes, but i couldn't found it .
 

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