The end point
of a phase equilibrium curve above which the liquid and gas state of matter do not have a distinct boundary (see Fig. 1).LaTeX Math Inline body (T_c, p_c)
It is characterized by critical temperature
and critical pressure LaTeX Math Inline body T_c
.LaTeX Math Inline body p_c
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| Fig. 1. Schematic diagram with Critical Point. |
See also
Natural Science / Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic system / Real Gas