The Solubility of Oxygen and Ozone in Liquids

TLDR

This review examines how temperature and pressure affect the solubility of oxygen and ozone in a wide range of liquids, including trends across homologous series and related solvents. The authors compile solubility data for oxygen in water, seawater, aqueous salt solutions, mixed solvents, hydrocarbons, various organic compounds, olive oil, and human blood, while ozone solubility is reported only for water. Critical evaluation of the data yields recommended or tentative solubility values for many individual systems. Keywords: aqueous solutions, biological fluids, gas solubility, hydrocarbons, mixed solvents, organic solvents, oxygen, ozone, seawater, water.

Abstract

This review covers the solubility of oxygen and ozone in liquids as a function of temperature and pressure. Solubility data for individual systems were critically evaluated and recommended or tentative values presented in many cases. The trend of solubilities in homologous series or related solvents is discussed. Liquids include water; seawater; aqueous salt solutions; mixed solvents; hydrocarbons; organic compounds containing oxygen, halogen, sulfur, nitrogen, or silicon; olive oil; and human blood. For ozone, only its solubility in water is presented. Key words: aqueous solutions; biological fluids; gas solubility; hydrocarbons; mixed solvents; organic solvents; oxygen; ozone; seawater; water.