Arrhenius Parameters

Governing Equations

Arrhenius Equation:
  k = A · exp(-Ea / RT)
  where R = 8.314 J/(mol·K), T in Kelvin

t90 (time to 90% potency):
  t90 = -ln(0.90) / k = 0.105 / k

Temperature Acceleration Factor:
  AF = exp[(Ea/R) · (1/T1 - 1/T2)]

Q10 Rule (approximate):
  Q10 ≈ exp[(Ea·10) / (R·T1·T2)]

Humidity Correction (simplified):
  k_eff = k · (1 + 0.02 · RH/100)

Expiry Date (25°C):
  t_expiry = t90(25°C) · (assay_init - spec) / (100 - spec)