| Abstract: | The isobaric phase diagrams of binary systems are presented in which one component is represented by members of the homologous series of swallow tailed compounds. The occurrence of induced SA phases and reentrant nematic phases was studied in dependence on the length of the alkyl chain of the swallow tailed compound. In some selected binary systems X-ray investigations and calorimetric measurements were performed. An attempt has been made to interprete the results by a simple packing model. |
