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PHASE DIAGRAMS
Phase Diagrams
A convenient way of recording the conditions
(p, T) under which various phases exist.
Triple point
(T
tp
, p
tp
)
3 Phases present
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V.P. of liquid = V.P. solid
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Solid
Vapour
Liquid
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Single Phase present
Single Phase present
Single Phase present