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Van der Waals Calculator

Compute real-gas pressure P = nRT/(V−nb) − a n²/V².

Input Data

Input Moles n.
mol
Input Gas constant R.
J/(mol·K)
Input Temperature T.
K
Input Volume V.
Input Attraction a.
Pa·m⁶/mol²
Input Exclusion b.
m³/mol

Results

100,543.1023Pa
P = nRT/(V−nb) − a n²/V² = 100543.1023 Pa

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Formula

P = nRT/(V − nb) − a n²/V²

a: attraction, b: molecular volume

How to Use

  1. Enter n, R, T, V and gas constants a, b.
  2. Get real-gas pressure P.

Case Studies

Nitrogen (a=0.1408, b=3.91e-5)

1 mol, 300 K, 0.02479 m³ → P≈1.005×10⁵ Pa (below ideal).

FAQ

Where are a, b from?

From the gas critical point or experimental tables (e.g. N₂ values).

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References

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