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WHAT IS TRIPLE POINT
In a phase diagram, a triple point is the place where a substance exists simultaneously as a solid, a liquid, and a gas. Based on atmospheric pressure and temperature, triple points have very specific values and exist in equilibrium. Though they have relatively few practical applications, triple points do tell scientists information about the behavior of a substance and are used to precisely calibrate thermometers.


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