On the equilibrium distribution in the binary nucleation theory

In considering a binary nucleation theory, it is shown that the unified app roach to the homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation theories makes it pos sible to obtain the equilibrium binary distribution satisfying both the mas s action law and type II limiting consistency. Theoretical rates of binary nucleation are calculated by using the new equilibrium distribution, the di stribution of Reiss, and that of Wilemski and Wyslouzil for the ethanol-hex anol system. Possible causes of the irregularity of discrepancies between t heoretical predictions and experimental data are discussed. (C) 1999 Elsevi er Science Ltd. All rights reserved.