Nernst 1906 / Planck 1911: entropy of perfect crystal at T=0 K is zero (S → 0 as T → 0). Implies absolute zero is unattainable in finite steps; defines absolute-entropy reference for tabulation of standard-state thermodynamic data.
Nernst 1906 / Planck 1911: entropy of perfect crystal at T=0 K is zero (S → 0 as T → 0). Implies absolute zero is unattainable in finite steps; defines absolute-entropy reference for tabulation of standard-state thermodynamic data.