Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 8.3-3

FIRST-ORDER PHASE TRANSITIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · van-der-waals-instability

Problem

Show that the van der Waals equation of state does not satisfy the criteria of intrinsic stability for all values of the parameters. Sketch the curves of

P

versus

V

for constant

T

(the isotherms of the gas) and show the region of local instability.

Related theory

Van Der Waals Forces

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