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Definition: Critical Molar Volume is the volume occupied by gas at critical temperature and pressure per mole.
Purpose: This calculator helps determine the critical molar volume using the Clausius equation with reduced and actual parameters.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Details: Critical properties are essential for understanding gas behavior under extreme conditions and for designing industrial processes.
Tips: Enter all required parameters with appropriate units. Temperature must be in Kelvin, pressure in Pascals.
Q1: What is the Clausius equation?
A: An equation of state that describes the behavior of real gases, accounting for molecular size and intermolecular forces.
Q2: How do I find Clausius parameters a and b?
A: These are empirical parameters specific to each gas, typically found in thermodynamic tables.
Q3: What is reduced molar volume?
A: It's the actual molar volume divided by the critical molar volume of the substance.
Q4: Why is critical molar volume important?
A: It helps determine the state of a substance and is used in corresponding states theory for property estimation.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for all gases?
A: Yes, but accuracy depends on having correct Clausius parameters for the specific gas.