Effect of KCl on the volumetric and transport properties of aqueous tri-potassium citrate solutions at different temperatures

Density, speed of sound and viscosity measurements of binary aqueous solutions of tri-potassium citrate were performed from dilute up to near saturated concentration range at T = (293.15, 298.15, 303.15, 308.15, and 313.15) K. Volumetric and transport properties of ternary aqueous solutions of (tri-potassium citrate + KCl) have also been measured within the molality range of KCl (0.05, 0.15, 0.25, 0.35, 0.45, and 0.55) at different temperatures. Apparent molar volume and apparent molar isentropic compressibility have been calculated from the density and speed of sound for binary and ternary aqueous solutions of tri-potassium citrate. Apparent molar volume and apparent molar isentropic compressibility of ternary aqueous solutions of (tri-potassium citrate + KCl) have been correlated with the Redlich–Mayer equation. Viscosity values of ternary aqueous solutions of (tri-potassium citrate + KCl) have been fitted with the Jones–Dole equation. The results obtained have been interpreted in elucidating the effect of tri-potassium citrate on the interaction of KCl–H₂O. Density and viscosity values of ternary aqueous solutions of (tri-potassium citrate + KCl) have been predicted successfully using the methods proposed by Laliberte (2007), Laliberte and Cooper (2004) [9], [10] and Zafarani-Moattar and Majdan-Cegincara (2009) [11].     

Solubility of carbon dioxide in aqueous solutions of 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol

The solubilities of carbon dioxide in aqueous solutions of 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol (AEPD) were measured at 313.15, 323.15, and 333.15 K over the partial pressure range of carbon dioxide from 1 to 3000 kPa. The concentrations of aqueous AEPD solutions were 10 and 30 mass%. The solubilities of carbon dioxide in aqueous 10 mass% AEPD solutions at 313.15 K and 30 mass% at 333.15 K were compared with those in aqueous solutions of various amines such as monoethanolamine (MEA), 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (AMPD), 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP), and N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA).     

Volumetric and isentropic compressibility behaviour of aqueous solutions of (polyvinylpyrrolidone + sodium citrate) at T = (283.15 to 308.15) K

The apparent specific volumes and isentropic compressibilities have been determined for polyvinylpyrrolidone in aqueous solutions of sodium citrate by density and sound velocity measurements at T = (283.15 to 308.15) K at atmospheric pressure. The results show a positive transfer volume of PVP from an aqueous solution to an aqueous sodium citrate solution. For low concentrations of PVP, the apparent specific volumes of PVP in water increased along with an increase in the polymer mass fraction, while in aqueous sodium citrate solutions decreased along with an increase in the polymer mass fraction. For high concentrations of PVP, the apparent specific volumes of PVP in water and in aqueous sodium citrate solutions were independent of the polymer mass fraction. The apparent specific isentropic compressibility of PVP is negative at T = (283.15 and 288.15) K, which imply that the water molecules around the PVP molecules are less compressible than the water molecules in the bulk solutions. The positive values of apparent specific isentropic compressibility at T = (298.15, 303.15, and 308.15) K imply that the water molecules around the PVP molecules are more compressible than the water molecules in the bulk solutions. Finally, it was found that the apparent specific isentropic compressibility of PVP increases as the concentration of sodium citrate increases.     

Determination and correlation of solubility of tylosin tartrate in alcohol mixtures

Data on (solid + liquid) equilibrium of tylosin tartrate in {methanol + (ethanol, 1-propanol or 2-propanol)} solvents will provide essential support for industrial design and further theoretical studies. In this study, the solubility of tylosin tartrate in alcohol mixtures was measured over temperature range from (278.15 to 323.15) K under atmospheric pressure by a gravimetric method. From the experimental results, the solubility of tylosin tartrate in selected solvents noted above was found to increase with increasing temperature and mass fraction of methanol. The solubility data were correlated with the modified Apelblat equation, the λh equation and van’t Hoff equation. The results showed that the three equations agreed well with the experimental values, and that the modified Apelblat equation was more accurate than the λh equation and van’t Hoff equation. Further, the standard enthalpy, standard entropy and standard Gibbs free energy of solution of tylosin tartrate in mixed solvents were calculated according to solubility results, model parameters with modified Apelblat equation and van’t Hoff equation.     

Measurement and correlation of phase equilibria in aqueous two-phase systems containing polyvinylpyrrolidone and di-potassium tartrate or di-potassium oxalate at different temperatures

Experimental (liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) measurements and the phase diagram have been determined for aqueous two-phase systems containing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and di-potassium oxalate or di-potassium tartrate at T = (298.15, 308.15, and 318.15) K. Also, the effects of temperature on the binodal curve and tie-lines have been studied. The Merchuk equation was used to correlate the binodal curves of these systems. Furthermore, several suitable equations were used to fit the tie-line data points. The results show that at each temperature, the agreement between the correlated and the experimental values is good with all of these equations. Also, the effects of the type of salt on LLE are discussed.     

Volumetric and compressibility behaviour of poly(propylene glycol) – Amino acid aqueous solutions at different temperatures

Precise density and sound velocity measurements have been carried out for aqueous solutions of PPG725 in the absence and presence of (0.2 and 0.5) mol · kg⁻¹ amino acids: alanine, glycine, serine and proline, and also for aqueous solutions of these amino acids in the absence and presence of 0.01 w/w PPG725 at T = (288.15, 293.15, 298.15, 303.15 and 308.15) K. From the experimental density and sound velocity values, the apparent molar volume and isentropic compressibility have been obtained and extrapolated to infinite dilution. The infinite dilution apparent molar properties for transfer of PPG from water to aqueous amino acids solutions and also those for transfer of amino acids from water to aqueous PPG solutions have been studied. Temperature dependency of the infinite dilution apparent molar volume was utilised to determine structure-breaker or structure-maker effects of the solutes. Hydration numbers of the amino acids in the investigated aqueous solutions have been evaluated from the volumetric and compressibility properties. All results are discussed based on the salting-out aptitude of the amino acids (hydrophilic + hydrophobic) interactions and (hydrophobic + hydrophobic) interactions occurred between PPG and the investigated amino acids.     

Properties of the ammonium tartrate/EPR dosimeter

The EPR response of γ-irradiated ammonium tartrate on the absorbed dose of γ-rays up to 22 kGy as well as the changes in the shape of the EPR spectrum upon applied modulation amplitude and microwave power are reported. Also the possibility to use ammonium tartrate together with Mn²⁺ magnetically diluted in MgO as an internal reference material is evaluated. The influence of the microwave power and the modulation amplitude on their dose response is investigated. The results show that the radiation-induced EPR spectrum of ammonium tartrate, obtained at a low microwave power is complex consisting several patterns and is more easily saturated than the Mn²⁺ EPR spectrum. In this case the following settings of the EPR parameters are recommended: H_mod⩽0.05 mT and 10⩽P_MW⩽13 mW. Using these parameters the dosimeters can be considered for use in intercomparisons.     

Experiments and model for the surface tension of (MDEA + [Bmim][BF4]) and (MDEA + [Bmim][Br]) aqueous solutions

The surface tension (γ) of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([Bmim][BF₄]), 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([Bmim][Br]), (N-methyldiethanolamine(MDEA) + [Bmim][BF₄]) and (MDEA + [Bmim][Br]) aqueous solutions were measured by using the BZY-1 surface tension meter. The temperature ranged from (293.2 to 323.2) K. The mass fraction of MDEA ranged from 0.35 to 0.45. A thermodynamic equation was proposed to model the surface tension of (MDEA + ionic liquids) (ILS) aqueous solutions and the calculated results agreed well with the experiments. The effects of temperature, mass fractions of MDEA and ILS on the surface tension were demonstrated on the basis of experiments and calculations.     

Comparison of electron beam and gamma ray irradiations effects on ruminal crude protein and amino acid degradation kinetics,and in vitro digestibility of cottonseed meal

This study was conducted to compare effects of electron beam (EB) and gamma ray (GR) treatments at doses of 25, 50 and 75 kGy on ruminal degradation kinetics of crude protein (CP), amino acid (AA), and in vitro digestibility of cottonseed meal (CSM). Ionizing radiations of EB and GR had significant effects (P<0.05) on CP and AA ruminal degradability characteristics of CSM. Effective ruminal degradability (ERD) of CP was lower in EB and GR irradiated CSM (P<0.05) than in unirradiated CSM. GR and EB treatments had the same effects on ERD decreasing of CP (P>0.05). Irradiation processing caused decrement in AA degradation after 16 h of ruminal incubation (P<0.05). EB irradiation was more effective than GR irradiation in lessening the ruminal degradability of AA (P<0.05). EB and GR treatments at a dose of 75 kGy increased in vitro digestibility of CSM numerically. This study showed that EB could cause CP and AA bypass rumen as well as GR. Therefore, ionizing irradiation processing can be used as an efficient method in improving nutritional value of CSM.     

Physicochemical properties of {1-methyl piperazine (1) + water (2)} system at T = (298.15 to 343.15) K and atmospheric pressure

Densities (ρ) and viscosities (η) of aqueous 1-methylpiperazine (1-MPZ) solutions are reported at T = (298.15 to 343.15) K. Refractive indices (n_D) are reported at T = (293.15 to 333.15) K, and surface tensions (γ) are reported at T = (298.15 to 333.15) K. Derived excess properties, except excess viscosities (Δη), are found to be negative over the entire composition range. The addition of 1-MPZ reduces drastically the surface tension of water. The temperature dependence of surface tensions is explained in terms of surface entropy (S^S) and enthalpy (H^S). The measured and derived properties are used to probe the microscopic liquid structure of the bulk and surface of the aqueous amine solutions.     

Effect of the reference solution in the measurement of ion activity coefficients using cells with transference at T = 298.15 K

This work reports individual activity coefficients of ions at T = 298.15 K in aqueous solutions obtained from voltage values of the respective half-cell ion-selective-electrode and a single-junction Ag–AgCl reference electrode, filled with different reference solutions at different concentrations. For potassium and chloride ions in KCl aqueous solutions, reference solutions of KCl, NaCl, or CsCl were used. For sodium and chloride ions in aqueous NaCl solutions, reference solutions of CsCl were used. Experimental runs were performed at molalities (1, 2, and 3) m of the reference solution. The concentration of the sample solution was increased, starting from around 1 · 10^?3 m, up to the molality of the reference solution. The values of activity coefficients are calculated using the Henderson equation to estimate the liquid-junction potential. Results show that the ionic activity coefficients are independent of the nature and concentration of reference solution.     

Measurement and modelling of static dielectric constants of aqueous solutions of methanol,ethanol and acetic acid at T = 293.15 K and 91.3 kPa

Static dielectric constants of aqueous solutions of methanol, ethanol and acetic acid at T = 293.15 K and 91.3 kPa were measured at weak electromagnetic field (≪0.001 V) and (≪60 Hz). The static dielectric measurements have been achieved by using the new set up presented in the previous work based on a low-pass filter. From the experimental data, excess dielectric constants, ɛ^E have been calculated and reported. An empirical polynomial equation was used for correlating the data of the dielectric constants for the aqueous solutions. In addition, the measured static dielectric constants data have been calculated on the basis of the empirical modification of the Kirkwood theory for multicomponent systems. According to the average absolute deviations obtained between experimental and calculated data, the calculated dielectric constants of aqueous solutions studied in this work are generally in good agreement with the experimental data.     

(Vapour + liquid) equilibria,volumetric and compressibility behaviour of binary and ternary aqueous solutions of 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride,methyl potassium malonate,and ethyl potassium malonate

(Vapour + liquid) equilibrium data (water activity, vapour pressure, osmotic coefficient, and activity coefficient) of binary aqueous solutions of 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([C₆mim][Cl]), methyl potassium malonate, and ethyl potassium malonate and ternary {[C₆mim][Cl] + methyl potassium malonate} and {[C₆mim][Cl] + ethyl potassium malonate} aqueous solutions were obtained through the isopiestic method at T = 298.15 K. These results reveal that the ionic liquid behaves as surfactant-like and aggregates in aqueous solutions at molality about 0.4 mol · kg⁻¹. The constant water activity lines of all the ternary systems investigated show small negative deviations from the linear isopiestic relation (Zdanovskii–Stokes–Robinson rule) derived using the semi-ideal hydration model. The density and speed of sound measurements were carried out on solutions of methyl potassium malonate and ethyl potassium malonate in water and of [C₆mim][Cl] in aqueous solutions of 0.25 mol · kg⁻¹ methyl potassium malonate and ethyl potassium malonate at T = (288.15 to 308.15) K at atmospheric pressure. From the experimental density and speed of sound data, the values of the apparent molar volume, apparent molar isentropic compressibility and excess molar volume were evaluated and from which the infinite dilution apparent molar volume and infinite dilution apparent molar isentropic compressibility were calculated at each temperature. Although, there are no clear differences between the values of the apparent molar volume of [C₆mim][Cl] in pure water and in methyl potassium malonate or ethyl potassium malonate aqueous solutions, however, the results show a positive transfer isentropic compressibility of [C₆mim][Cl] from pure water to the methyl potassium malonate or ethyl potassium malonate aqueous solutions. The results have been interpreted in terms of the solute–water and solute–solute interactions.     

Degradation of chlorophenols in aqueous solution by γ-radiation

Degradation of chlorophenols (CPs) in aqueous solutions by γ-radiation was studied. The effect of absorbed dose on degradation, dechlorination and mineralization of CPs were investigated. The results indicated that the degradation of CPs, Cl⁻ release and mineralization increased with increase in absorbed dose. When the initial concentration was 100 mg L⁻¹ and the dosage was 6 kGy, the removal efficiencies of CPs were 44.54% for 2-CP, 91.46% for 3-CP, 82.72% for 4-CP and 93.25% for 2,4-DCP, respectively. The combination of irradiation and H₂O₂ leads to a synergistic effect, which remarkably increased the degradation efficiency of CPs and TOC removal. The kinetics of CPs during irradiation are also mentioned.     

The response characteristics of tetrazolium violet solutions to gamma irradiation

The dosimetry characteristics of various solutions of tetrazolium violet, TV, (2,5-diphenyl-3-(1-naphthyl)-2H-tetrazolium chloride) to gamma irradiation are reported. The optical absorption spectra of these solutions show peaks between 400 and 600 nm with a shoulder at around 550 nm. The dose response of the optical absorbance values of aqueous and aqueous-alcoholic solutions containing different concentrations of TV was measured in the 250 Gy up to 75 kGy dose range. The formation of formazan product was observed due to radiolytic reduction in both solutions. Its formation was found more pronounced in N₂-saturated as well as in alkaline solutions. The results indicate that the 1 mM TV solution can be used for food irradiation and medical sterilization dosimetry at gamma irradiation facilities.     

Temperature and sodium chloride effects on the solubility of anthracene in water

The solubility of anthracene was measured in pure water and in sodium chloride aqueous solution (salt concentration, m/mol · kg^?1 = 0.1006, 0.5056, and 0.6082) at temperatures between (278 and 333) K. Solubility of anthracene in pure water agrees fairly well with values reported in earlier similar studies. Solubility of anthracene in sodium chloride aqueous solutions ranged from (6 · 10^?8 to 143 · 10^?8) mol · kg^?1. Sodium chloride had a salting-out effect on the solubility of anthracene. The salting-out coefficients did not vary significantly with temperature over the range studied. The average salting-out coefficient for anthracene was 0.256 kg · mol^?1.The standard molar Gibbs free energies, Δ_trG°, enthalpies, Δ_trH°, and entropies, Δ_trS°, for the transfer of anthracene from pure water to sodium chloride aqueous solutions were also estimated. Most of the estimated Δ_trG° values were positive [(20 to 1230) J · mol^?1]. The analysis of the thermodynamic parameters shows that the transfer of anthracene from pure water to sodium chloride aqueous solution is thermodynamically unfavorable, and that this unfavorable condition is caused by a decrease in entropy.     

Density and activity of pertechnetic acid aqueous solutions at T = 298.15 K

The previous isopiestic investigations of HTcO₄ aqueous solutions at T = 298.15 K are believed to be unreliable, because of the formation of a ternary mixture at high molality. Consequently, published isopiestic molalities for aqueous HTcO₄ solutions at T = 298.15 K were completed and corrected. Binary data (variation of the osmotic coefficient and activity coefficient of the electrolyte in solution in the water) at T = 298.15 K for pertechnetic acid HTcO₄ were determined by direct water activity measurements. These measurements extend from molality m = 1.4 mol · kg⁻¹ to m = 8.32 mol · kg⁻¹. The variation of the osmotic coefficient of this acid in water is represented mathematically. Density variations at T = 298.15 K are also established and used to express the activity coefficient values on both the molar and molal concentration scale. The density law leads to the partial molar volume variations for aqueous HTcO₄ solutions at T = 298.15 K, which are compared with published data.     

Effect of alkyl chain length and temperature on the thermodynamic properties of ionic liquids 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide in aqueous and non-aqueous solutions at different temperatures

The alkyl chain length of 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide ([Rmim][Br], R = propyl (C₃), hexyl (C₆), heptyl (C₇), and octyl (C₈)) was varied to prepare a series of room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs), and experimental measurements of density and speed of sound at different temperatures ranging from (288.15 to 308.15) K for their aqueous and methanolic solutions in the dilute concentration region (0.01 to 0.30) mol · kg^?1 were taken. The values of the compressibilities, expansivity and apparent molar properties for [C_nmim][Br] in aqueous and methanolic solutions were determined at the investigated temperatures. The obtained apparent molar volumes and apparent molar isentropic compressibilities were fitted to the Redlich–Mayer and the Pitzer’s equations from which the corresponding infinite dilution molar properties were obtained. The values of the infinite dilution molar properties were used to obtain some information about solute–solvent and solute–solute interactions. The thermodynamic properties of investigated ionic liquids in aqueous solutions have been compared with those in methanolic solutions. Also, the comparison between thermodynamic properties of investigated solutions and those of electrolyte solutions, polymer solutions, cationic surfactant solutions and tetraalkylammonium salt solutions have been made.     

Investigation of 1-(2-carboxyethyl)-3-methylimidazolium chloride[HOOCEMIM][Cl] ionic liquid effect on water activity and solubility of l-serine at T = 298.15 K

Water activity measurements by the isopiestic method have been carried out on the aqueous ternary system of {l-serine + 1-(2-carboxyethyl)-3-methylimidazolium chloride[HOOCEMIM][Cl]} ionic liquid and the aqueous binary system of IL at T = 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure. The data obtained were used to calculate the vapor pressure and osmotic coefficient of solution as a function of concentration. The experimental results for the activity of water were accurately correlated with segment-based local composition models of modified NRTL and UNIQUAC. The fitting quality of the above models has been favorably compared with the NRTL and Wilson models. From these data, the corresponding activity coefficients have been calculated. For the same system, the solubility of the l-serine at various [HOOCEMIM][Cl] ionic liquid concentrations was measured at T = 298.15 K using the gravimetric method. A chemical model was employed to describe the dissociation equilibria of all amino acid species with hydrogen ions in water. Moreover, for l-serine, the chemical model indicated that the formation of cations is insignificant in the [HOOCEMIM][Cl] solution. Also the above local composition models were used to predict the solubility of l-serine in aqueous IL solutions. To provide information regarding (solute + solute) interactions, transfer Gibbs free energies (ΔG_tr) of amino acid from water to aqueous IL solutions have been determined.     

Water activities of ternary mixtures of poly(ethylene glycol), NaCl and water over the temperature range of 293.15 K to 313.15 K

The improved isopiestic method has been used to obtain activities of water for aqueous solutions of poly(ethylene glycol) 400/NaCl at T = (293.15, 298.15, 303.15, 308.15, and 313.15) K. From these measurements, values of the vapour pressure of solutions were determined. The effect of temperature on the (vapour + liquid) equilibrium of {poly(ethylene glycol) + NaCl + H₂O} systems has been studied. It was found that the slope of the constant activity lines for water increased with increasing temperature. The results have been discussed on the basis of the effect of temperature on the hydrophobicity of the polymer. Also it was found that the vapour pressure depression for an aqueous (PEG + NaCl) system is more than the sum of those for the corresponding binary solutions. Furthermore, the segment-based local composition Wilson model has been used for the correlation of the experimental water activity data. The agreement between the correlation and the experimental data are good.