Volume-explicit equations of states for hard chains, their mixtures, and co
polymers were developed. The equations accurately represent the simulation
data. They also predict the correct volume at high pressures (close packing
), unlike the common pressure-explicit equations, which predict a physicall
y unattainable volume. Entropic demixing is also predicted by the proposed
equations. The developed equation can be used as the repulsive part in deve
loping volume-explicit real polymer equations of stare or excess Gibbs ener
gy models.