Author(s)

Pirooz Mohazzabi^*, Gabrielle A. Richardson, Gwendolyn A. Richardson

Department of Mathematics and Physics, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI, USA.

Based on the kinetic theory of gases, a simple model for droplet vaporization, in particular mercury, is developed to study the variation of droplet radius as a function of time. This model is in agreement with more sophisticated models for water, such as the kinetic model and the Kulmala model. Findings indicate that complete evaporation of a 1-mm-radius mercury droplet, in a ventilated room at normal temperatures, should take about 1.8 × 10⁴ seconds or 5 hours. The findings of this study can be utilized to direct further research in the field of toxin remediation.

Evaporation, Rate, Mercury, Droplet, Radius

Mohazzabi, P. , Richardson, G. and Richardson, G. (2023) A Model for Droplet Evaporation. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, 11, 1837-1845. doi: 10.4236/jamp.2023.117118.