What is the significance of NIST Steam Tables in the context of saturated water and steam properties?

The NIST Steam Tables are a widely accepted standard reference for the thermodynamic properties of water and steam. They provide a comprehensive dataset of experimentally validated values for various properties, such as specific volume, enthalpy, entropy, and more, over a range of temperatures and pressures. By basing our calculator and table on NIST Steam Tables, we ensure that our tool provides accurate and reliable results, which is critical in engineering, scientific, and educational applications.