In thermodynamics a residual property is defined as the difference between a real gas property and an ideal gas property, both considered at the same pressure, temperature, and composition.
Correlated terms
Departure function
References
J. M. Smith, H.C.Van Ness, M. M. Abbot Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2000, McGraw-Hill 6TH edition ISBN 0-07-240296-2
Robert Perry, Don W. Green Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook 2007 McGraw-Hill 8TH edition ISBN 0-07-142294-3
Hellenica World - Scientific Library
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