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  • Thermodynamics
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Atmospheric Science

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  • The second virial coefficient (B) is crucial for understanding gas behavior and intermolecular forces.
  • Accurate B values are essential for thermodynamic models and atmospheric predictions.
  • Existing data for water vapor and air B coefficients have varying uncertainties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To calculate the second virial coefficient (B) for water vapor and air.
  • To compare calculated B values with existing experimental and theoretical data.
  • To develop an empirical equation for B coefficient interpolation and extrapolation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized enhancement data obtained at the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) at 30, 40, and 50 °C.
  • Performed calculations for the second virial coefficient (B).
  • Compared results with data from Politzer and Strebel, Webster, Goff et al., Mason and Monchick, and Chaddock.

Main Results:

  • Presented calculated second virial coefficients (B) for water vapor and air.
  • Provided an empirical equation for interpolation and extrapolation of B values.
  • Quantified uncertainties: random uncertainty ranged from 0.7% to 1.4%, and systematic uncertainty ranged from 4% to 6%.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides reliable B coefficient values for water vapor and air based on NBS data.
  • The developed empirical equation facilitates B coefficient estimation across a temperature range.
  • The quantified uncertainties aid in assessing the precision of the calculated B values.