The Joule-Kelvin coefficient that determines the performance of a gas in a throttling process is defined as μ_JK = (∂T/∂p)_H where H is enthalpy. Show that μ_JK= 0 for an Ideal Gas. [HINT: You will need to form an expression for H, and use the differential calculus cyclic relation to correctly form this partial derivative for μJK]

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The Joule-Kelvin coefficient that determines the performance of a gas in a throttling process is defined as

μ_JK = (∂T/∂p)_H where H is enthalpy.

Show that μ_JK= 0 for an Ideal Gas.

[HINT: You will need to form an expression for H, and use the differential calculus cyclic relation to correctly form this partial derivative for μJK]

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