for the Soret numver I think the change of sign depends on the direction of diffusion of molecules or to the hot part or to the cold part
Dear Ismail,
If Soret number > 0 : An increase in T will cause not only a decrease in the density, but also a decrease in the mass fraction of solute C that will generate even a decrease in density. This is called thermal gradients and cooperative solutal; the solute (term for, remember, the heaviest of the two components of the binary mixture) migrates to cold regions.
If Soret number
thank you very much Pr.Bachir ACHOUR for this explanation is very clear. Do you have some ideas on the Dufour effect.?
Thank you in advance
cordially
Dear Ismail,
All I know about the Dufour effect is that the energy flux caused by a composition gradient is termed the Dufour or diffusion-thermo effect. It is the reciprocal phenomenon to the Soret effect.
With my best regards
Prof. Bachir ACHOUR
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