What Is This Tool?
This tool enables users to convert energy values from Hartree energy, an atomic unit used in quantum chemistry and atomic physics, to kiloelectron-volt [keV], a unit frequently applied in atomic, nuclear, and radiation physics. It helps bridge theoretical calculations with experimental energy scales.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the energy value in Hartree energy
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Select Hartree energy as the input unit and kiloelectron-volt [keV] as the output unit
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent energy in kiloelectron-volt
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Review example conversions provided for guidance
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Use the converted values for comparison or further analysis in relevant scientific contexts
Key Features
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Converts energy values from Hartree energy to kiloelectron-volt [keV]
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Supports atomic and quantum chemistry energy unit conversion
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Includes commonly used units in physics and chemistry
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Provides formula and example calculations
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Browser-based and easy to use
Examples
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2 Hartree energy converts to approximately 0.054422816 keV
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0.5 Hartree energy converts to approximately 0.013605704 keV
Common Use Cases
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Reporting total electronic energies of atoms and molecules in quantum chemistry results
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Expressing energy differences such as reaction energies and ionization potentials in theoretical studies
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Reporting X-ray and soft gamma-ray photon energies in medical imaging and spectroscopy
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Specifying inner-shell electron binding and excitation energies in atomic and materials physics
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Describing kinetic energies of particles in nuclear, astrophysical, and radiation physics
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct units are selected before conversion
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Use the tool to align theoretical calculations with experimental energy values
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Refer to example conversions to understand scale differences
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Be mindful of the context when comparing converted values, especially between atomic-scale models and experimental data
Limitations
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The conversion assumes ideal unit definitions without measurement uncertainties
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Hartree energy represents theoretical atomic-scale calculations, which may differ from experimental or applied keV scales
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Users should consider contextual approximations when interpreting results
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Hartree energy used for?
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Hartree energy is the atomic unit of energy used mainly in atomic physics and quantum chemistry for electronic structure calculations and energy differences.
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Why convert Hartree energy to kiloelectron-volt?
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Converting to kiloelectron-volt (keV) facilitates comparison with energies used in atomic, nuclear, and radiation physics, such as those involving photons and particles.
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Does the conversion consider measurement uncertainties?
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No, the conversion assumes ideal unit definitions and does not account for potential measurement uncertainties or contextual differences.
Key Terminology
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Hartree energy
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An atomic unit of energy used in quantum chemistry and atomic physics, approximately equal to 27.211386 electronvolts.
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Kiloelectron-volt [keV]
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An energy unit equal to 1,000 electronvolts, commonly used in atomic, nuclear, and radiation physics.
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Electronvolt (eV)
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A unit of energy equal to approximately 1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹ joules, representing the energy gained by an electron accelerating through one volt.