Components:
(1) Benzene,
C6H6; [71-43-2]
NIST WebBook
(2) Water,
H2O; [7732-18-5]
NIST WebBook
Original Measurements
von Groschuff, E.; Z. Elektrochem. 1911, 17, 348-54.
Variables:
Ambient temperature: 3 - 77 °C
Prepared by:
Method/Apparatus/Procedure:
In 1 dm3 long-necked flask (1) was placed and (2) was added dropwise.
Source and Purity of Materials:
- Kahlbaum; stored over Na; distilled twice from K-Na alloy; m.p. 5.4°C
- not specified.
Estimated Errors:
Ambient temperature: ±1-2 K
Experimental Values:
The solubility of water in benzene
| T (°C) | MR2 (g1/100 g2) | x2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3.0 x 10-2 | 1.3 x 10-3 |
| 23.0 | 6.1 x 10-2 | 2.6 x 10-3 |
| 40.0 | 1.14 x 10-1 | 4.9 x 10-3 |
| 55.0 | 1.84 x 10-1 | 7.9 x 10-3 |
| 66.0 | 2.55 x 10-1 | 1.10 x 10-2 |
| 77.0 | 3.37 x 10-1 | 1.45 x 10-2 |
