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The apparent molar volume (φv) and viscosity (η) of L(+)-arabinose, D(+)-galactose, D(−)-fructose, D(+)-glucose, sucrose, lactose, and maltose in water and in 0.1% and 0.3% water-Surf Excel solutions were measured as a function of solute concentrations at 308.15, 313.15, and 323.15 K, respectively. The apparent molar volume (φv) of the carbohydrates was found to be a linear function of the concentration. From a φv versus molality (b) plot, the apparent molar volume at infinite dilution (), which is practically equal to the partial molar volume at infinite dilutions () of these substances was determined. The viscosity coefficients B and D for the carbohydrates were calculated on the basis of the viscosity of the solutions and the solvent using the Jones-Dole equation. The activation free energy for viscous flow (ΔG ≠) of the solutions was also calculated using the Eyring equation. The carbohydrates showed structure making behaviour both in water and in water-Surf Excel solutions. When water-Surf Excel solutions and pure water solutions containing carbohydrate molecules are compared, the former were found to be more structured. The behaviour of these solutes in water and in water-Surf Excel solution systems is discussed in the light of solute–solvent interactions.
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Received March 19, 2002; accepted (revised) July 31, 2002 Published online February 24, 2003
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Dey, P., Motin, M., Biswas, T. et al. Apparent Molar Volume and Viscosity Studies on Some Carbohydrates in Solutions. Monatshefte für Chemie 134, 797–809 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-002-0530-7
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-002-0530-7