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
, both being a material property.
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| Fig. 1. Schematic diagram with Critical Point. |
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[ Сritical Temperature Tc ] [ Critical Pressure (pc) ]
