Volumetric and acoustic studies of L-Citrulline in aqueous Urea and Dextrose solutions at different temperatures

Abstract

Density (ρ) and speed of sound (u) values of L-Citrulline in aqueous solution, 0.06 mol·kg−1 aqueous Urea and aqueous 0.06 mol·kg−1 Dextrose solutions have been measured at T = (288.15, 293.15, 298.15, 303.15, 308.15, 313.15 and 318.15) K within the concentration range of (0.02 to 0.2) mol·kg−1.These measurements have been performed to evaluate some important parameters, viz, apparent molar volume of solute (Vϕ), limiting apparent molar volume of solute (Vϕ0), limiting apparent molar volume of transfer (ΔtrVϕ0), limiting apparent molar expansivity(Eϕ0), thermal expansion coefficient (α*), Hepler's constant (∂2Vϕ0∂T2), isentropic compressibility (κs), apparent molar compressibility (Ks,ϕ), limiting apparent molar compressibility (Ks,ϕ0), limiting apparent molar isentropic compressibility of transfer (ΔtrKs,ϕ0)and hydration number(ηH) . The results have been interpreted in terms of different interactions taking place in aqueous solutions.