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Phase Transformations

Problem 2.196

Find the internal pressure pip_{i} of a liquid if its density ρ\rho and specific latent heat of vaporization qq are known. The heat qq is assumed to be equal to the work performed against the forces of the internal pressure, and the liquid obeys the Van der Waals equation. Calculate pip_{i} in water.

Reveal Answer
piρq. About 2104 atm. p_{i} \approx \rho q . \text { About } 2 \cdot 10^{4} \text { atm. }