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Chemical potential of water from measurements of optic axial angle of zeolites

January 1, 1968

Values of the uncorrected optic axial angle (2Hα) of a crystal of the calcium zeolite stellerite (CaAl2Si7Ol8 · 7H20) immersed in calcium chloride solutions of known activity of water (aw) are directly proportional to log aw. A general relationship between the chemical potential of water in the crystal and the optic axial angle is obeyed.

Publication Year 1968
Title Chemical potential of water from measurements of optic axial angle of zeolites
DOI 10.1126/science.162.3858.1145
Authors Eberlein G. Donald, C. L. Christ
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science
Index ID 70010826
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse