Callen H.B - Thermodynamics And An Introduction To Thermostatistics · Problem 9.2-2

FIRST-ORDER PHASE TRANSITIONS

Physics — Statistical Mechanics · solid-gas-equilibrium-vapor-pressure

Problem

Discuss the equilibrium that eventually results if a solid is placed in an initially evacuated closed container and is maintained at a given temperature. Explain why the solid--gas coexistence curve is said to define the ``vapor pressure of the solid'' at the given temperature.

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