Where Can I Find Phase Diagrams for Substances Other Than Water or CO2?

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SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on locating phase diagrams for substances beyond water and CO2, specifically pressure/temperature diagrams. Participants suggest starting with university libraries, as librarians are knowledgeable about available resources. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding key thermodynamic points such as melting/boiling points, triple points, and critical temperatures, although it notes that these alone do not provide a complete phase diagram. The need for accessible online resources is emphasized, particularly for high school students lacking comprehensive materials.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of phase diagrams and their significance in thermodynamics
  • Familiarity with key thermodynamic points: melting point, boiling point, triple point, and critical temperature
  • Basic research skills to navigate library resources and online databases
  • Knowledge of chemical substances beyond water and CO2
NEXT STEPS
  • Research online databases that provide phase diagrams for various substances
  • Explore thermodynamic textbooks that include comprehensive phase diagrams
  • Learn about the construction of phase diagrams from critical points and other thermodynamic data
  • Investigate university library resources and how to access them for scientific research
USEFUL FOR

High school students, chemistry enthusiasts, and educators seeking to understand or teach about phase diagrams and thermodynamic principles.

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Where can I find phase diagrams for things other than water or CO2? I'm looking for pressure/temperature ones.
 
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I would start asking at university library, librarians are trained to know where such things can be found. I remember a large book with phase diagrams in my Chem. Dept. library, but it was before PC XT.
 
I was looking for something online. I'm still in high school and my teach doesn't have a database book at all and neither does the library. Is there a way to figure out a phase diagram is you know the melting/boiling point, triple point, and critical temperature?
 
Not exactly - you may sketch some of the parts, but there can be some surprises.
 

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