| Kauzmann Paradox |
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As a liquid is supercooled, the difference in entropy between the liquid and solid phase decreases. By extrapolating the Heat Capacity of the supercooled liquid below its Glass Transition Temperature , it is possible to calculate the temperature at which the difference in entropies becomes zero. This temperature has been named the Kauzmann Temperature. If a liquid could be supercooled below its Kauzmann temperature, and it did indeed display a lower enthropy than the crystal phase, this would have severe consequences. The Kauzmann Paradox has been the subject of much debate and many publications since it was first put forward by Walter Kauzmann in 1948 . It is named after its creator. Further reading: W Kauzmann, The Nature of the Glassy State and the Behavior of Liquids at Low Temperatures; Chemical Reviews 43 (2), 1948. {Link without Title} |
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