Compressibility Factor (Z = PV/(nRT))
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Z = PV/(nRT)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| Z | Compressibility factor (dimensionless) |
| P,V,n,R,T | As in ideal gas |
When to use this
Any gas state; Z=1 ideal gas; Z<1 often net attraction; Z>1 repulsion/volume dominance at high P.