Surface Tensions of Aqueous Solutions

Surface tensions are needed to calculate the Kelvin effect upon equilibrium vapour pressures above very small droplets containing dissolved solutes, and therefore their size as a function of atmospheric relative humidity. The model on this page predicts surface tensions of pure aqueous solutions and liquid mixtures for 0 − 100 wt% solute and from 150 − 373.15 K (1). Its characteristics are as follows:

1.  Select the system of interest.

H+ - NH4+ - Na+ - K+ - Mg2+ - Ca2+ - SO42 - NO3 - Cl - Br - H2O,   (acid and neutral mixtures)

NH4+ - Na+ - K+ - Mg2+ - Ca2+ - SO42 - NO3 - Cl - Br - CO32 - OH - H2O,   (alkaline and neutral mixtures)

2.  Fill in the form.

3.  Results will appear in the box. Click here:

References

(1)  C. S. Dutcher, A. S. Wexler and S. L. Clegg (2010) Surface tensions of inorganic multicomponent aqueous electrolyte solutions and melts. J. Phys. Chem. A, 114, 12216-12230.