Abstract
A determination of the absolute specific conductance of KCl solutions is demonstrated. The measurement is based on the conductance cell with a well defined geometry, having a difference in the removable center tube of accurately measured dimensions. The specific conductance of the solution is obtained from the measured resistances of the cell with and without the center tube and the measured l/A ratio of the center tube. Specific conductances obtained using the cell agree with the previously accepted standards for 0.1 demal and 0.01 demal solutions within 0.02%. Results are also presented for solutions based on molality. The temperature control, bridge, and detector technology used to obtain results of this accuracy are described.
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Wu, Y.C., Pratt, K.W. & Koch, W.F. Determination of the absolute specific conductance of primary standard KCl solutions. J Solution Chem 18, 515–528 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00664234
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