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).
It is characterized by critical temperature and critical pressure and is a table property of a chemical substance.
Fig. 1. Schematic diagram with Critical Point. |
Natural Science / Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic system / Real Gas
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