Math 2.0

Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer Equations of state and phases Concept

Compressibility factor

Summary

The compressibility factor Z=pVm/(RT)Z = pV_m/(RT) of a gas measures how far it departs from the ideal gas law. It equals 11 for an ideal gas and differs from 11 for a real gas. It is the standard way to record and compare the equation of state of real gases.

Further reading

  1. Web https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressibility_factor
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