(Liquid + liquid) equilibria of (water + propionic acid + dipropyl ether or diisopropyl ether) at T = 298.2 K

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data for (water + propionic acid + dipropyl ether) and (water + propionic acid + diisopropyl ether) were measured at T = 298.2 K and atmospheric pressure. The tie-line data were correlated by means of the UNIQUAC equation, and compared with results predicted by the UNIFAC method. A comparison of the extracting capabilities of the solvents was made with respect to distribution coefficients, separation factors, and solvent free selectivity bases.     

Quaternary (liquid + liquid) equilibria for (water + 2-propanol + 1,1-dimethylethyl methyl ether + diisopropyl ether) at the temperature 298.15 K

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium tie-lines were measured for one ternary system {x₁H₂O + x₂(CH₃)₂CHOH + (1 − x₁ − x₂)CH₃C(CH₃)₂OCH₃} and one quaternary system {x₁H₂O + x₂(CH₃)₂CHOH + x₃CH₃C(CH₃)₂OCH₃ + (1 − x₁ − x₂ − x₃)(CH₃)₂CHOCH(CH₃)₂} at T = 298.15 K and P^∘ = 101.3 kPa. The experimental (liquid + liquid) equilibrium results were satisfactorily correlated by modified and extended UNIQUAC models both with ternary and quaternary parameters in addition to binary ones.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria of (heptane,or hexane,or cyclohexane + toluene + 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone) ternary systems at T = 298.15 K

Experimental (liquid + liquid) equilibrium data for the mixtures of (heptane, or hexane, or cyclohexane + toluene + 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone) were determined at T = 298.15 K and P = 101.3 kPa. The solubility (binodal) curves and tie-line end compositions are reported for the related mixtures and presented as complete phase diagrams. Distribution coefficients and separation factors were evaluated for the immiscibility region. The reliability of the experimental tie-line results was verified by using the Othmer–Tobias correlation. The experimental tie-line data were correlated by UNIQUAC model, which gave satisfactory representation for the systems. It was observed that the separation of toluene from cyclohexane is easier to achieve than from heptane and hexane.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria of (water + linalool + limonene) ternary system at T = (298.15, 308.15, and 318.15) K

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data for {water (1) + linalool (2) + limonene (3)} ternary system at T = (298.15, 308.15, and 318.15 ± 0.05) K are reported. The organic chemicals were quantified by gas chromatography using a flame ionisation detector while water was quantified using a thermal conductivity detector. The effect of the temperature on (liquid + liquid) equilibrium is determined and discussed. Experimental data for the ternary mixture are compared with values calculated by the NRTL and UNIQUAC equations, and predicted by means of the UNIFAC group contribution method. It is found that the UNIQUAC and NRTL models provide a good correlation of the solubility curve at these three temperatures, while comparing the calculated values with the experimental ones, the best fit is obtained with the NRTL model. Finally, the UNIFAC model provides poor results, since it predicts a greater heterogeneous region than experimentally observed.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria of the (water + propionic acid + Aliquat 336 + organic solvents) at T = 298.15 K

In this work, trioctyl methyl ammonium chloride (Aliquat 336) was studied for its ability to extract propionic acid at various amine concentrations. The extraction of propionic acid with Aliquat 336 dissolved in five single solvents (cyclohexane, hexane, toluene, methyl isobutyl ketone, and ethyl acetate ) and binary solvents (hexane + MIBK, hexane + toluene, and MIBK + toluene) was investigated under various experimental conditions. The loading factors Z, extraction efficiency E and overall particular distribution coefficients were determined. All measurements were carried out at T = 298.15 K. The obtained results and the observed phenomena were discussed by taking into consideration the mechanism of extraction and the concentration of the interaction product in the aqueous phase.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium of (water + 2-propanol + 1-butanol + salt) systems at T = 313.15 K and T = 353.15 K: Experimental data and correlation

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium data for the quaternary systems (water + 2-propanol + 1-butanol + potassium bromide) and (water + 2-propanol + 1-butanol + magnesium chloride) were measured at T = 313.15 K and T = 353.15 K. The overall salt concentrations were 5 and 10 mass percent. Ternary (liquid + liquid) equilibrium data for the salt-free system (water + 2-propanol + 1-butanol) were also determined and found to be in good agreement with data from the literature. The NRTL model for the activity coefficient was used to correlate the data. New interaction parameters were estimated, using the Simplex minimization method and a concentration-based objective function. The results are very satisfactory, with root mean square deviations between experimental and calculated compositions of both phases being less than 0.5%.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria in {water + acrylic acid + (1-butanol,or 2-butanol,or 1-pentanol)} systems at T = 293.2 K,T = 303.2 K,and T = 313.2 K and atmospheric pressure

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data for {water + acrylic acid + (1-butanol, or 2-butanol, or 1-pentanol)} at T = 293.2 K, T = 303.2 K, and T = 313.2 K and atmospheric pressure (≈95 kPa) were determined by Karl Fischer titration and densimetry. All systems present type I binodal curves. The size of immiscibility region changes little with an increase in temperature, but increases according to the solvent, following the order: 2-butanol < 1-butanol < 1-pentanol. Values of solute distribution and solvent selectivities show that 1-pentanol is a better solvent than 1-butanol or 2-butanol for acrylic acid removal from water solutions. Quality of data was ascertain by Hand and Othmer-Tobias equations, giving R² > 0.916, mass balance and accordance between tie lines and cloud points. The NRTL model was used to correlate experimental data, by estimating new energy parameters, with root mean square deviations below 0.0053 for all systems.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria for ternary mixtures of (water + propionic acid + organic solvent) at T = 303.2 K

Experimental tie-line results and phase diagrams were obtained for the ternary systems of {water + propionic acid + organic solvent (cyclohexane, toluene, and methylcyclohexane)} at T = 303.2 K and atmospheric pressure. The organic solvents were two cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons (i.e., cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane) and an aromatic hydrocarbon (toluene). The experimental tie-lines values were also compared with those calculated by the UNIQUAC and NRTL models. The consistency of the values of the experimental tie-lines was determined through the Othmer–Tobias and Hands plots. Distribution coefficients and separation factors were evaluated over the immiscibility regions and a comparison of the extracting capabilities of the solvents was made with respect to distribution coefficients and separation factors. The Kamlet LSER model was applied to correlate distribution coefficients and separation factors in these ternary systems. The LSER model values showed a good regression to the experimental results.     

(Liquid + liquid) phase equilibria for (water + 2,3-butanediol + oleyl alcohol) at T = (300.2, 307.2, and 314.2) K

(Liquid + liquid equilibrium) (LLE) data for ternary system: (water + 2,3-butanediol + oleyl alcohol) has been measured at T = (300.2, 307.2, and 314.2) K. Complete phase diagrams were obtained by determining solubility and tie-line data. Tie-line compositions were correlated by Othmer–Tobias and Bachman methods. The nonrandom two liquids equation (NRTL) was used to correlate the phase equilibrium in the system using the interaction parameters determined from experimental data. It is found that NRTL could give a good correlation for the LLE data. Distribution coefficients and separation factors were evaluated for the immiscibility region.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria for (benzene + cyclohexane + dimethyl sulfoxide) system at T = (298.15 or 303.15) K: Experimental data and correlation

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data were measured experimentally at T = (298.15 or 303.15) K and atmospheric pressure for the (benzene + cyclohexane + dimethyl sulfone (DMSO)) system. The Othmer–Tobias equation was applied to verify the reliability of the data. Based on the data, the selectivity of DMSO was estimated and compared with that of ionic liquids. The highest selectivity coefficient of DMSO can reach beyond 14, which means it is able to compete with some ionic liquids and it would be a good extractant to separate benzene from cyclohexane. At the same time, the NRTL model was used to correlate the data and the results show that the model agrees on the experimental data very well.     

Phase equilibria for ternary liquid systems of (water + tetrahydrofuran + nonprotic aromatic solvent) at T = 298.2 K

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data of the solubility curves and tie-line end compositions are presented for mixtures of {water (1) + tetrahydrofuran (2) + xylene or chlorobenzene or benzyl ether (3)} at T = 298.2 K and P = (101.3 ± 0.7) kPa. Among the studied C6 ring-containing aromatic solvents, xylene gives the largest distribution ratio and separation factors for extraction of tetrahydrofuran. A solvation energy relation (SERLAS) has been used to estimate the (liquid + liquid) equilibria of associated systems containing a nonprotic solvent. The tie-lines were also predicted using the UNIFAC-original model. The reliability of both models has been analyzed against the LLE data with respect to the distribution ratio and separation factor. SERLAS matches LLE data accurately, yielding a mean error of 9.9% for all the systems considered.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium data of (water + phosphoric acid + solvents) systems at T = (308.2 and 318.2) K

Ternary equilibrium data for the mixtures of {water + phosphoric acid + organic solvent (cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, and toluene)} were determined at T = (308.2 and 318.2) K and atmospheric pressure. Solubility data were determined by the cloud-point titration method. In order to obtain the tie-line data, the concentration of each phase was determined by acidimetric titration, the Karl–Fischer technique, and refractive index measurements. The experimental tie-line data were correlated using the UNIQUAC and NRTL models. The reliability of the experimental data was determined through the Othmer–Tobias and Hand plots. Distribution coefficients and separation factors were evaluated over the immiscibility regions. The Katritzky LSER model was applied to correlate distribution coefficients and separation factors in these ternary systems.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria for the ternary mixtures (alkane + toluene + ionic liquid) at T = 298.15 K: Influence of the anion on the phase equilibria

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium data for the ionic liquids 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide, [BMpyr][NTf₂], and 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium trifluoromethanesulfonate, [BMpyr][TFO], with toluene, and heptane or cyclohexane were determined at T = 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure. In order to check if these ILs can be used as potential solvents for the extraction of toluene from aliphatic compounds, the ability of the ILs as solvents was evaluated in terms of selectivity and solute distribution ratio. The experimental data were correlated accurately with the Non Random Two-Liquid model.     

Determination and correlation of liquid–liquid equilibria for the (water + carboxylic acid + dimethyl maleate) ternary systems at T = 298.2 K

(Liquid–liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data for the ternary systems of {water + carboxylic acid (formic, acetic, propionic or butyric acid) + dimethyl maleate} were measured at T = 298.2 K and atmospheric pressure. Selectivity values for solvent separation efficiency were derived from the tie-line data. A comparison of the extracting capabilities of the solvent was made with respect to distribution coefficients, separation factors, and solvent-free selectivity bases. The reliability of the data was ascertained from Othmer–Tobias plots. The experimental data were correlated using the UNIQUAC and NRTL (α = 0.2) equations, and the binary interaction parameters were reported. The phase diagrams for the ternary mixtures including both the experimental and calculated tie-lines were presented.     

Ternary (liquid + liquid) equilibria for mixtures of (methanol + aniline + n-octane or n-dodecane) at T = 298.15 K

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data for the ternary mixtures of (methanol + aniline + n-octane) and (methanol + aniline + n-dodecane) at T = 298.15 K and ambient pressure are reported. The compositions of liquid phases at equilibrium were determined and the results were correlated with the UNIQUAC and NRTL activity coefficient models. The partition coefficients and the selectivity factor of methanol for the extraction of aniline from the (aniline + n-octane or n-dodecane) mixtures are calculated and compared. Based on these comparisons, the efficiency of methanol for the extraction of aniline from (aniline + n-dodecane) mixtures is higher than that for the extraction of aniline from (aniline + n-octane) mixtures. The phase diagrams for the ternary mixtures including both the experimental and correlated tie lines are presented. From the phase diagrams and the selectivity factors, it is concluded that methanol may be used as a suitable solvent in extraction of aniline from (aniline + n-octane or n-dodecane) mixtures.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria of (water + lactic acid + alcohol) ternary systems

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) measurements of the solubility (binodal) curves and tie-line end compositions were carried out for {water (1) + lactic acid (2) + octanol, or nonanol, or decanol (3)} at T = 298.15 K and 101.3 ± 0.7 kPa. The relative mutual solubility of lactic acid is higher in the water layers than in the organic layers. The reliability of the experimental tie-line data was confirmed by using the Othmer–Tobias correlation. The LLE results for the ternary systems were predicted by UNIFAC method. Distribution coefficients and separation factors were evaluated for the immiscibility region.     

Liquid–liquid equilibria of ternary systems (water + carboxylic acid + cumene) at 298.15 K

(Liquid–liquid) equilibrium data for the ternary systems [water + formic acid or acetic acid or propionic acid + cumene (2-phenylpropane, isopropylbenzene)] at 298.15 K are reported. Complete phase diagrams were obtained by determining solubility and the tie-line data. The reliability of the experimental tie-lines was determined through the Othmer–Tobias plots. Distribution coefficients and separation factors were evaluated for the immiscibility region. The tie-line data were compared with the results predicted by the UNIFAC method.     

Energetic characterisation of the system (water + 1-propoxypropan-2-ol) at T = 298.15 K

Given the importance that enthalpic and entropic contributions have in the interplay between thermodynamics and self-assembly of aqueous amphiphile systems, the energetic characterisation of the system {water + 1-propoxypropan-2-ol (1-pp-2-ol)} at T = 298.15 K was made by directly measuring excess partial molar enthalpies of 1-pp-2-ol and water, over the entire composition range, at T = 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure. Derivatives of the partial molar properties with respect to the composition are used to improve the understanding of molecular interactions in the water-rich region. The present results were compared with those for the well-studied system {water + 2-butoxyethanol (nC₄E₁)}, the two amphiphiles being structural isomers.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium data for the ternary systems (cycloalkane + ethylbenzene + 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolim ethylsulfate) at T = 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure

In this paper, (liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data for the ternary systems (cyclohexane, or cyclooctane, or methylcyclohexane + ethylbenzene + 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium ethylsulfate) have been determined experimentally at T = 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure. The solubility curves and the tie-line compositions of the conjugate phases were obtained by means of density. The degree of consistency of the tie-lines was tested using the Othmer–Tobias equation, and the Non-Random Two-Liquid (NRTL) and the Universal Quasi-Chemical (UNIQUAC) models were used to correlate the phase equilibrium in the systems. Selectivity and solute distribution ratio were evaluated for the immiscible region.     

(Liquid + liquid) equilibria of (water + butyric acid + esters) ternary systems

(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) data of the solubility (binodal) curves and tie-line end compositions were examined for mixtures of {water (1) + butyric acid (2) + ethyl propionate or dimethyl phthalate or dibutyl phthalate (3)} at T = 298.15 K and (101.3 ± 0.7) kPa. The relative mutual solubility of the butyric acid is higher in the layers of esters than in the aqueous layer. The reliability of the experimental tie-line data was confirmed by using the Othmer–Tobias correlation. The LLE data of the ternary systems were predicted by UNIFAC method. Distribution coefficients and separation factors were evaluated for the immiscibility region.