Free Lattice Energy Calculator
Estimate the lattice energy of an ionic compound using the Born-Landé equation from ion charges, interionic distance, and the Madelung constant.
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Lattice Energy (U)
-756 kJ/mol
Lattice Energy (U) vs Cation Charge (z⁺)
Born-Landé Equation for Lattice Energy
Formula
U = −(A × N_A × e² × z⁺ × z⁻) / (4πε₀ × r₀) × (1 − 1/n)
Simplified with constants combined: U = −(A × 1389.4 × z⁺ × z⁻ / r₀) × (1 − 1/n)
Where r₀ is in angstroms (pm/100), and 1389.4 kJ·Å/mol combines N_A, e², and 4πε₀.
Where:
Example Calculation
NaCl: z⁺ = 1, z⁻ = 1, r₀ = 281 pm, A = 1.748, n = 8.
- 01U = -(A × 1389.4 × z⁺ × z⁻ / r₀) × (1 - 1/n)
- 02r₀ = 281 pm = 2.81 Å
- 03U = -(1.748 × 1389.4 × 1 × 1 / 2.81) × (1 - 1/8)
- 04U = -(864.2) × (0.875)
- 05U = -756 kJ/mol
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