Convert kiloelectron-volt to Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)], or Convert Btu (IT) to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Btu (It)
1 keV = 1.5185704472422e-19 Btu (IT)
Example: convert 15 keV to Btu (IT):
15 keV = 15 × 1.5185704472422e-19 Btu (IT) = 2.2778556708633e-18 Btu (IT)
Kiloelectron-Volt to Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.