molar gas constant

fundamental constant. Symbol R. 8.314 472(15) J·mol^-1·K^-1 with relative standard uncertainty 1.7 × 10^-6.
[Mohr P. J., Taylor B. N. CODATA Recommended Values of the Fundamental Physical Constants: 2002 (to be published)]
[Mohr P. J., Taylor B. N. Rev. Mod. Phys. Vol. 72:351-495 (2000)]
[Mohr P. Phys. Today Vol. 53:7, 11-16 (2000)]
[For latest recommended values, see http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Constants/index.html]