Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Physical Chemistry
Abstract
The Maxwell construction yields a pressure value which traditionally been associated with the vapor pressure. Here, the question is answered whether or not the two phases represented by the construct are indeed in equilibrium.
Recommended Citation
David, Carl W., "Is the Maxwell construction correct in predicting the van der Waals fluid's vapor pressure?" (2016). Chemistry Education Materials. 93.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/chem_educ/93