Compilation - Benzene with Water (IUPAC SDS Volume 37)
SDS Volume (590)
Volume 37. Hydrocarbons in Water and Seawater, Part I, p 87
Original Measurements
von Groschuff, E.; Z. Elektrochem. 1911, 17, 348-54.
Variables:
Room Temp: 3 - 77 °C
Prepared by:
Method/Apparatus/Procedure:
In 1 L long-necked flask (1) was placed and (2) was added dropwise.
Source and Purity of Materials:
- Kahlbaum; stored over $\ce{Na}$; distilled twice from $\ce{K-Na}$ alloy; MP = 5.4°C
- not specified.
Estimated Errors:
Ambient temperature: ±1-2 K
Components:
- Benzene, $\ce{ C6H6 }$; [71-43-2] NIST WebBook
- Water, $\ce{ H2O }$; [7732-18-5] NIST WebBook
Experimental Data
The solubility of water in benzene
| $T$ (°C) | MR2 (g1/100 g2) | $x_{2}$ |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0.030 | 1.3 x 10-3 |
| 23 | 0.061 | 2.6 x 10-3 |
| 40 | 0.114 | 4.9 x 10-3 |
| 55 | 0.184 | 7.9 x 10-3 |
| 66 | 0.255 | 0.0110 |
| 77 | 0.337 | 0.0145 |
