Kondensoitumisen

Kondensoitumisen, also known as condensation, is a thermodynamic process where a gas or vapor transitions into a liquid state. This occurs when the temperature of the gas is lowered to its dew point, or when the pressure is increased sufficiently to force the molecules closer together. At the dew point, the gas becomes saturated, and any further cooling or compression will cause it to condense.

Condensation is the reverse of vaporization. It is a phase transition that releases latent heat, the energy that was absorbed during the vaporization process. This released heat can then transfer to the surroundings. Common examples of condensation include water droplets forming on a cold glass of water, fog appearing on mirrors in a bathroom after a hot shower, or dew forming on grass overnight.

The rate of condensation depends on several factors, including the temperature difference between the gas and the surface it is condensing on, the humidity of the gas, and the surface area available for condensation. In industrial applications, condensation is utilized in processes such as distillation, steam power generation, and refrigeration. In the atmosphere, condensation plays a crucial role in the formation of clouds and precipitation.