Abstract A general formulation of association theory is presented which, unlike Wertheim's association theory as proposed in the Statistical Associating Fluid Theory, allows association strengths to vary with different sizes of oligomer. It is shown that association theory is governed by a few simple relationships which apply in all cases. The formulation is compatible with any equation of state. Potential applications are suggested.

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建模关联的通用框架

摘要 提出了关联理论的一般公式，与统计关联流体理论中提出的 Wertheim 关联理论不同，它允许关联强度随低聚物的不同大小而变化。结果表明，关联理论受适用于所有情况的一些简单关系的支配。该公式与任何状态方程兼容。建议潜在的应用。