Thermophysical Properties of Fluid H2O

• Published in: Journal of physical and chemical reference data 1984-01, Vol.13 (1), p.175-183
• Main Authors: Kestin, J., Sengers, J. V., Kamgar‐Parsi, B., Sengers, J. M. H. Levelt
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Chemistry; Elements and non-metal compounds (oxides, hydroxides, hydrides, sulfides, carbides, ...); Exact sciences and technology; Inorganic chemistry and origins of life; Preparations and properties
• ISSN: 0047-2689; 1529-7845
• DOI: 10.1063/1.555707

In view of the important role that water substance plays in science and industry, this paper lists the thermophysical properties of fluid H2O which are most needed for engineering applications. The properties are described in a very compact form with the aid of explicit expressions for programing on a computer and for inclusion in data banks. The paper includes a fundamental equation in the form of the Helmholtz free energy expressed as an analytic function of temperature and density. This fundamental equation is a dimensionless version of the Provisional IAPS Formulation 1982 for the Thermodynamic Properties of Ordinary Water Substance for Scientific and General Use, which enables one to calculate all equilibrium thermodynamic properties in a wide range of states, but with the exclusion of a small region near the critical point. In the latter region, the equilibrium properties are described by a scaled fundamental equation in the form of the pressure as a function of chemical potential and temperature. In addition, the paper gives equations for the viscosity, thermal conductivity, and surface tension. All equations in the paper are mutually thermodynamically consistent. The set of equations and their constants listed here represents the most reliable information according to the judgment of the authors.