Volumetric and Viscometric Studies on Some Inorganic Electrolytes in Water and in Water-SDS Solution Systems

Abstract

The apparent molal volumes (φ v ) of NaCl, NaNO3, NH4Cl, CuCl2, CuSO4, CoSO4 and MgSO4 in water and in water-SDS (Sodium dodecyl sulphate) solutions were determined from density measurements at 308.15, 313.15 and 323.15 K respectively. The limiting apparent molal volume at infinite dilution φ o v which is practically equal to the partial molal volume V o 2) of these electrolytes were found to be higher in water-SDS solution systems than those in water solutions. Viscosity coefficients (A and B) for these systems were also determined by Jones-Dole equation. All these electrolytes, except NH4Cl exhibit structure making behaviour in water and in water-SDS solutions. Ammonium chloride showed structure breaking properties in water and in 0.01 molar water-SDS solutions. In 0.1 molar SDS solution, it showed structure making behaviour at the temperature range studied. The properties of these electrolytes in water and in water-SDS solution systems have been discussed in terms of the charge, size and hydrogen bonding effect.