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The end point
of a Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) curve above which the liquid and gas state of a pure substance do not have a distinct boundary (see Fig. 1).LaTeX Math Inline body (T_c, pP_c)
It is characterized by critical temperature
and critical pressure LaTeX Math Inline body T_c
, both being a material property.LaTeX Math Inline body pP_c
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| Fig. 1. Schematic PT diagram with Vapour Liquid Equilibrium and Critical Point (Tc, pPc). |
See also
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Natural Science / Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic system / Thermodynamic equilibrium / Phase Equilibrium / Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE)
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[ Сritical Temperature Tc ] [ Critical Pressure (pPc) ]