The compressibility of aqueous solutions

Abstract

Abstract This investigation was undertaken in the first instance in order to complete the data available for the accurate calculation of osmotic pressures from measurements of vapour-pressure. In addition to this, it was hoped by the study of the results obtained, especially the effect of adding various electrolytes and non-electrolytes to water, to obtain further insight into the nature of solutions in general. The chief work on the compressibility of solutions is that of Röntgen and Schneider, and Berkeley, Hartley and Burton. The latter determined the compressibility of aqueous solutions of calcium ferrocyanide, and later studied solutions of cane sugar and methyl glucoside at 0°C. and 30°C.