Ehrenfest classification

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf classification scheme
gptkbp:class phase transitions
order of derivative of free energy that is discontinuous
gptkbp:field thermodynamics
gptkbp:firstOrderTransition discontinuity in first derivative of free energy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ehrenfest classification
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Paul_Ehrenfest
gptkbp:relatedTo historical
gptkbp:replacedBy modern classification of phase transitions
gptkbp:secondOrderTransition discontinuity in second derivative of free energy
gptkbp:yearProposed 1933
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Paul_Ehrenfest
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4