Abstract
We present a simple but accurate equation of state for double Yukawa fluids based on the variational series mean spherical approximation (VSMSA). This allows us to investigate the vapour-liquid equilibrium and its related thermodynamic properties. The comparisons with computer simulation results of the Lennard-Jones (LJ) potential suggest the importance of treating the attractive tail of the potential accurately via VSMSA. The estimated reduced critical parameters TC = 1.342, ρC = 0.29 and PC = 0.135 are in good agreement with other theoretical and computer simulation results for the LJ system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 237-249 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Physics and Chemistry of Liquids |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2009 |
Keywords
- Equation of state of simple liquids
- Liquid-vapour coexistence
- Properties of double Yukawa potential
- Theory of simple liquids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry