Based on a continuous distribution function instead of the mole fractions of individual components, a consistent building of continuous thermodynamics is presented. It may be favorably used in all cases where there are a large number of very similar chemical species such as in polymers, in heavy petroleum fractions, or in coal‐derived liquids.
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