Critical Properties of Argon

Abstract Measurements of P-V-T properties of argon in the critical region are reported. Isothermal compressibilities have been calculated from the data for liquid and vapor along the coexistence curve and for the gas above the critical temperature at the critical density. Densities of the liquid and vapor along the coexistence curve were measured, and the critical temperature, pressure and density of argon were redetermined. These data are compared with those of other workers; in addition critical indices which represent the manner in which these properties vary as one approaches the critical point were determined and compared with the predictions of several theoretical estimates of these quantities.