The highest pressure
p_c of Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) curve in a pure substance (see Fig. 1).
It is a material property of a pure substance.
Fig. 1. Schematic PT diagram with Vapour Liquid Equilibrium and Critical Point (Tc, pc). |
See also
Natural Science / Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic system / Critical Point
[ Pure Substance ][ Сritical Temperature Tc ]
[ Pseudo-Critical Pressure (Ppc) ]