The highest pressure
P_{c, \rm max} at which liquid and vapour can coexist (see Fig. 1).
When the pressure is larger than Cricondenbar the fluid mixture will be liquid or supercritical irrespective of temperature.
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| Fig. 1. Schematic PT Diagram with Vapour Liquid Equilibrium area and Cricondenbar Point. |
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