A property of a Pure Substance represented by the end point
A property of a Pure Substance represented by the end point of a Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) curve above which the liquid and gas state of a Pure Substance 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 PT diagram with Vapour Liquid Equilibrium and Critical Point (Tc, Pc). |
Natural Science / Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic system / Thermodynamic equilibrium / Phase Equilibrium / Vapour Liquid Equilibrium (VLE)
[ State of matter ][ Pure substance ] [ Сritical Temperature Tc ] [ Critical Pressure (Pc) ]
[ Mixtures ][ Fluid Mixtures ] [ Pseudo-Critical Point (Tc, Pc) ]
