The determination of the surface tension of benzyl ether

Author

Sze-Kwei Min

Abstract

"The accurate determination of surface tension is of importance in the investigation of theories of surface structure, the structure of liquids, molecular cohesion, in the study of colloids, especially in physiological work, and in various lines of technical chemistry. The two methods most commonly used for determining surface tension are the capillary rise method and the drop weight method. The theory of the former is simple, but its technique is difficult. Its use in some cases is the cause of errors as high as 30%, due to its inapplicability to certain classes of substance, and is much more sensitive to the action of impurities. The drop weight method is applicable to a wide range of liquids and the experimental work is not difficult. As a result of the development of this method by Harkins and Brown, the accuracy of this method is more reliable"--Introduction, page 1.

Advisor(s)

Monroe, Clarence John

Department(s)

Chemistry

Degree Name

M.S. in Chemistry

Publisher

Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy

Publication Date

1948

Pagination

iv, 41 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (page 62).

Rights

© 1948 Sze-Kwei Min, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

EthersSurface tension

Thesis Number

T 805

Print OCLC #

5976628

Electronic OCLC #

696633749

Recommended Citation

Min, Sze-Kwei, "The determination of the surface tension of benzyl ether" (1948). Masters Theses. 6755.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/6755