The A property of a Pure Substance represented by the end point
of a Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) curve above curve above which the liquid and gas state of a pure substance 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
Fig. 1. Schematic PT diagram with Vapour Liquid Equilibrium and Critical Point (Tc, pPc). |
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Natural Science / Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic system / Thermodynamic equilibrium / Phase Equilibrium / Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE)
[ State of matter ][ Pure substance ] [ Сritical Temperature Tc ] [ MixturesCritical Pressure (Pc) ]
[ Fluid Mixtures ] [ Сritical Temperature TcFluid Mixtures ] [ Pseudo-Critical Pressure (pcPoint (Tc, Pc) ]