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Details of apparatus construction and refinements are presented for a micro capillary rise method of determining absolute values of surface tension. Experimental values of surface tension for benzene, n-pentadecane, and methyl laurate are recorded and compared with previous literature values. Parachors are determined. The method requires a minute amount of sample and is simple, quick, precise, and accurate.
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Published with the approval of the Director of Research, North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station, as Paper No. 576 of the Journal Series.
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Nevin, C.S. Surface-tension determinations with a precision micro capillary rise apparatus. J Am Oil Chem Soc 33, 95–98 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02632288
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