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Critical phenomena in gases in the presence of gravity

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Gravity induces an inhomogeneous density distribution in fluids near the gas-liquid critical point. In first approximation the local properties of the fluid at a given height can be identified with those of a homogeneous system with the same temperature and density. Very close to the critical point the density gradients become so steep that gravity affects the local properties of the fluid directly. A survey is presented of the nature and magnitude of these intrinsic gravity effects.

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  1. Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland, 20742, College Park, Maryland, USA

    J. V. Sengers

  2. Laboratorium voor Technische Natuurkunde, Technische Hogeschool Delft, 2600, GA Delft, The Netherlands

    J. M. J. van Leeuwen

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Sengers, J.V., van Leeuwen, J.M.J. Critical phenomena in gases in the presence of gravity. Int J Thermophys 6, 545–559 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00500328

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