Blundell Thermal Physics · Problem 28.1

Phase transitions

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · clausius-clapeyron-melting-point

Problem

When lead is melted at atmospheric pressure, the melting point is

327.0^\circ

C, the density decreases from

1.101\times10^4

1.065\times10^4

kg m

^{-3}

and the latent heat is

24.5

kJ kg

^{-1}

. Estimate the melting point of lead at a pressure of 100 atm.