Gas-liquid phase transitions: Difference between revisions
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These are usually [[ | These are usually [[ First-order transitions | first-order phase transitions]], | ||
except at [[critical points]], where the order turns [[ | except at [[critical points]], where the order turns [[ Second-order transitions | second-order]]; | ||
for [[supercritical]] points, the two phases become one. | for [[supercritical]] points, the two phases become one. | ||
Between the two phases in coexistence a [[liquid-vapor interface]] of molecular size is | Between the two phases in coexistence a [[ interface | liquid-vapor interface]] of molecular size is | ||
formed. | formed. | ||
Revision as of 13:15, 4 December 2007
These are usually first-order phase transitions, except at critical points, where the order turns second-order; for supercritical points, the two phases become one. Between the two phases in coexistence a liquid-vapor interface of molecular size is formed.