Article
On the Importance of Ideality
Journal of Chemical Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2001
Disciplines
Abstract
This essay discusses the importance of the concept of ideality in thermodynamics. Relevant concepts such as the nature of reversible and irreversible processes are carefully defined. The practicality of ideal processes for real calculations is illustrated.
DOI
10.1021/ed078p1364
Citation Information
Rubin Battino, Arthur G. Williamson and Scott E. Wood. "On the Importance of Ideality" Journal of Chemical Education Vol. 78 Iss. 10 (2001) p. 1364 - 1368 ISSN: 00219584 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rubin_battino/153/