Specific volume

Specific volume is defined as the volume occupied by a unit mass of a substance. It is an important thermodynamic property, particularly in the study of gases, liquids, and solids in various phases and conditions. Mathematically, the specific volume (\( v \)) can be expressed as: \[ v = \frac{V}{m} \] where: - \( V \) is the volume of the substance, - \( m \) is the mass of the substance.