Torr

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013660",
  "term": "Torr",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A non-SI unit of pressure, defined as 1/760 of a standard atmosphere. This unit is approximately equal to the pressure exerted by a column of mercury one millimeter high at 0 °C and standard gravity. The torr is often used in vacuum technology and is equivalent to 133.322 pascals.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 112 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 996 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/torr/"
}