The total conductivity is illustrated by the image below. To calculate total conductivity, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Electronic Conductivity (σelectronic) and Ionic Conductivity (σionic).
The formula for calculating total conductivity:
Where:
σtotal = Total Conductivity
σelectronic = Electronic Conductivity
And then, σionic = Ionic Conductivity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the total conductivity when the electronic conductivity is 32 and the ionic conductivity is 8.
This implies that;
σelectronic = Electronic Conductivity = 32
σionic = Ionic Conductivity = 8
That is, σtotal = σelectronic + σionic
σtotal = 32 + 8
σtotal = 40
Therefore, the total conductivity is 40 S/m.
Calculating the Electronic Conductivity when the Total Conductivity and the Ionic Conductivity are Given
σelectronic = σtotal – σionic
Where:
σelectronic = Electronic Conductivity
σtotal = Total Conductivity
And then, σionic = Ionic Conductivity
Given an example;
Find the electronic conductivity when the total conductivity is 18 and the ionic conductivity is 9.
This implies that;
σtotal = Total Conductivity = 18
σionic = Ionic Conductivity = 9
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So, σelectronic = σtotal – σionic
σelectronic = 18 – 9
σelectronic = 9
Therefore, the electronic conductivity is 9.
Calculating the Ionic Conductivity when the Total Conductivity and the Electronic Conductivity are Given
σionic = σtotal – σelectronic
Where:
σionic = Ionic Conductivity
σtotal = Total Conductivity
And then, σelectronic = Electronic Conductivity
Let’s solve an example;
Given that, the total conductivity is 8 and the electronic conductivity is 3. Find the ionic conductivity?
This implies that;
σtotal = Total Conductivity = 8
σelectronic = Electronic Conductivity = 3
That is, σionic = σtotal – σelectronic
σionic = 8 – 3
σionic = 5
Therefore, the ionic conductivity is 5.
How to Calculate Total Conductivity Using Nickozom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the total conductivity.
To get the answer and workings of the total conductivity using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
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You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Electrical Properities under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Total Conductivity under Electrical Properities
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the total conductivity according to the respective parameter which is the Electronic Conductivity (σelectronic) and Ionic Conductivity (σionic).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Electronic Conductivity (σelectronic) is 32 and Ionic Conductivity (σionic) is 8.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the total conductivity and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
