Calculate pressure inside closed container

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The discussion centers on calculating the pressure inside a closed reactor with a volume of 75.36 ml containing a 5% sulfuric acid (H2SO4) mixture at a temperature of 150 °C. The participant considers using steam tables for water to determine the pressure due to the diluted nature of the mixture. The consensus suggests that while steam tables for sulfuric acid are ideal, the water tables may suffice for this specific calculation.

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Homework Statement


For the design of a reactor I need to calculate the pressure inside the closed reactor.
Reactor volume = 75,36 ml
Mixture inside the reactor = 30 ml H[2]SO[4] (5%)
Temperature = 150 °C


The Attempt at a Solution


I was thinking I will need the steam tables for water - sulfuric acid, but since it is a very diluted mixture I could just use the steam tables for water. Anyhow I hoped somebody could help me on the way of solving this problem!

Many thanks in advance!

Regards!
 
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