a thermodynamic property of a real gas that, if substituted for the pressure or partial pressure in the equations for an ideal gas, gives equations applicable to the real gas.

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So, could you use it as a correction factor between calculations based on ideal gas equations and real gases, to get more better results for actual systems?

I'm something of a scientist myself

I’m just looking to understand the concept better. I almost minored in chemistry, and am interested in the subject generally.

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Yes. It’s just fudge factor so that you get precision out to the fourth decimal place-ish without having to solve an actual thermodynamic energy balance.

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Good point, carry on.

That's the ideal gas constant and I think it's partially derived using that. From what I understand it's used as a substitute for pressure since no gas is truly ideal. Chemical thermo is a bit more complicated than mechanical thermo though so I could be wrong.

Here is a video to explain as best as possible. Hope it helps. https://youtu.be/Lz3bn2ws5pg