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Hydrophobic Interactions of Methylureas in Aqueous Solutions Estimated with Density, Molal Volume, Viscosity and Surface Tension from 293.15 to 303.15 K

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Abstract

Density (ρ), viscosity (η), and surface tension (γ) for 0.005–0.25 mol ⋅ kg−1 solutions of urea, 1-methylurea, and 1,3-dimethylurea solutions have been measured at intervals of 0.005 mol ⋅ kg−1. Apparent molal volume (V o, cm3 ⋅ mol−1) and intrinsic viscosity coefficients (B and D) are calculated from the ρ and η values, respectively. Primary data were regressed and extrapolated to zero concentration for the limiting density (ρ 0), apparent molal volume (V φ 0), viscosity (η 0), and surface tension (γ 0) values for solute–solvent interactions. The –CH3 (methyl) groups of N-methylureas weaken hydrophilic interactions and enhance hydrophobic interactions, and the values of the ρ 0 and V φ o reflect the intermolecular forces due to electrostatic charge, whereas the η 0 and γ 0 values reflect the frictional and surface forces. The B values depict the size of hydrodynamic sphere due to heteromolecular forces whereas D shows the effect of concentration. The molar surface energy (ΔE m/sur) for dropwise flow was calculated from the γ values and decreases with concentration and temperature, but increases with –CH3 weakening of the hydrophilic interactions and strengthening the hydrophobic interactions.

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Singh, M., Kumar, A. Hydrophobic Interactions of Methylureas in Aqueous Solutions Estimated with Density, Molal Volume, Viscosity and Surface Tension from 293.15 to 303.15 K. J Solution Chem 35, 567–582 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10953-005-9008-7

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