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The ability of a substance to be dissolved, i.e. to form a solution with another substance. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
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I need to prepare the above solution as a vehicle for a drug to be administered p.o. but I am struggling to find a clear protocol.
As I understand it, the methylcellulose should be added to heated H2O to aid solubility - i.e. heat H2O to 80 degrees celsius with stirring and then slowly add methylcellulose to the water until it forms a cloudy white solution, stirring for roughly 30 minutes.
Then keep the 0.5% methycellulose (2.5g in 500ml water for example) at 4 degrees with stirring overnight until the solution turns clear. Then add the appropriate volume of Tween80 to produce final of 0.2%.
Can anyone recommend any changes to the above protocol or is this correct?
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Hi I need to prepare a solution of saroglitazar in carboxymethylcellulose to inject it ? could I have some advice ?
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I want to remove unreacted acrylic acid from reaction mixture. Acrylic acid is soluble in large number of solvents it is very difficult to remove.
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Carlos Araújo Queiroz hi i hope you are doing well . i need to know the same question but lemme clear the scenario of the reaction . initially the reaction of the conversion of glycerol into acrylic acid have done . firstly dehydration take place to form intermediate (acrolene) after that oxidizer was added so further 1M of water has removed from intermediate product acrolene. so finally we will get acrylic acid but the solution mixture containing catalyst , glycerol, H2O2 and water medium . so as these all in the same phase or we can say in one phase , so how can i separate my desired product acrylic acid. i have tried with toluene which dissolved with H2O2 but i donno about acrylic acid separation .please share your opinion about it . i will be very thankful to you . thanks
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While numerous studies indicate that grafting can enhance polymer solubility, it remains unclear to me how solubility affects the grafting process. Is there any relationship between solubility and grafting ratio?
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Polymer grafting is a technique to improve the morphology, chemical, and physical properties of the polymer. This technique has the potential to improve the existing conduction and properties of polymers other than charge transport; as a result, it enhances the solubility.
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I need to prepare EPPS 200 mM with 5 mM DTPA. Is DTPA soluble in water or do I need to adjust pH first?
Thank you
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I'm going to assume that you mean HEPPS, CAS 16052-06-5. (It's a common bad habit on this site to save a few keystrokes and waste other people's time on needless searches.)
Anyway, if it's indeed HEPPS then DTPA will almost certainly dissolve in the 200 mM HEPPS solution. However, you may have difficulty in preparing a 5 mM DTPA solution in water. Solubility at room temperature is a bit below that; see dx.doi.org/10.1021/je100797b |J. Chem. Eng. Data 2011, 56, 437–443. So, if you intended to make two solutions and mix them you may have a problem reaching 5 mM DTPA.
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I reacted 2,4 - dinitrophenyl hydrazine with salicylaldehyde to form a hydrazone using ethanol as solvent. Which solvent will be suitable for the recrystallization of the hydrazone since its no longer soluble in ethanol?
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To recrystallize the hydrazone from 2,4-dinitrophenyl hydrazine and salicylaldehyde, consider these solvents since ethanol is ineffective:
Please note that choose the solvent based on solubility tests for effective recrystallization
1. Water
2. Dilute Acetic Acid
3. Methanol
4. Acetonitrile
5. Dichloromethane/Hexane mix
Steps:
1. Test Solubility: Select a solvent that dissolves the hydrazone when hot but allows crystallization when cooled.
2. Dissolve and Cool: Heat to dissolve, then cool to precipitate.
3. Filter and Dry: Collect and dry the crystals.
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Profenophos is not soluble in water ? but solule in acetone?
By useing acetone how to prepare diffent concentration pesticide ? And to find LC 50 for Profenophos?
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DMSO is also an option as a solvent.
  • Dissolve the Profenophos in the solvent at a round number near the solubility limit to make a stock solution.
  • Make serial dilutions in water and add to a fixed volume of water with 5 fish in it.
  • As a start use 1/10 dilutions to perform a ranging test to identify roughly between which two values the mortality occurs. Start testing the lowest dose and work up.
  • Next make a linear series of dilutions and do a single replicate to refine the range between the no observed effect and total mortality. Identify the doses between which 16-84% mortality occurs and make a minimum of 5 doses equally spaced between that range.
  • Perform 3 replicates with an N of 5 or greater per dose per replicate.
  • Convert the doses tested to their log values and perform a linear transform on the % mortality (probit or logit is good) and then plot dose along the x axis and the transformed mortality along the y axis.
  • You can then perform linear regression to identify the dose that cause 50% mortality (LC50).
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Our aim is to acquire data pertaining to soluble solids in the fruit; however, presently, our approach is restricted to modeling total sugars for conversion. Thus, we seek your insights on this matter
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As far as I know and if I did understand your question, there is no formula to make these calculations. The most you may do is a correlation analysis and get high correlations between these variables. You can't, though, interconvert directly - using a formula - results from two different processes - soluble solids uses light refractions resulting from the solids dissolved in the sample. Juice samples, for example, that also contain acids that will, as well, have an effect on the refraction. Now, total sugars are normally determined via a refraction index detector of a hplc or from absorbance or transmittance values read on spectrophotometer.
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I have a hydrophilic molecule, but it is not soluble in water. I tried a formulation of 5% DMSO, tween 80 1%, PEG 300 20%, and remaining water, but it is still not fully soluble. I've replaced tween 80 1% with tween 20 1%, but still, the molecule is partially soluble. I've attached the structure of my molecule herewith. Please suggest a good formulation to dissolve my molecule completely.
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try transcutol
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Glycofurol
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Chremphor RH 40
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hello,
can anyone help me with finding the solvent for iron ethoxide except ethanol and for iron isopropoxide except isopropanol.
I will be very thankful.
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To all my folks, Use acetonitrile.
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For LCMS method development, tried to have B vitamins dissolved in ACN. Although the peaks are not distinct, I wonder if the standard's solubility is an issue. Where can I find solubility data for all B Vitamins in ACN and MeOH? Could you let me know? Thanks.
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Solubility data pertaining to B vitamins in solvents such as ACN (acetonitrile) and MeOH (methanol) can typically be sourced from reputable scientific journals, chemical databases like PubChem or ChemSpider, or specialized platforms such as SciFinder. Furthermore, pertinent information may also be available in the material safety data sheets (MSDS) provided by chemical suppliers.
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Greetings colleagues, can anyone explain to me about solubility of hydroxyapatite shyntezised HAp from eggshell. what are the parameters of solubility HAp in water?
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The solubility of hydroxyapatite (HAp) synthesized from eggshell, like any other form of HAp, depends on several factors. Let me share with you some parameters that can help influence the solubility of HAp in water:
-Particle Size: Smaller particle size generally leads to increased solubility due to the higher surface area-to-volume ratio. Synthesis methods that produce finer particles can result in higher solubility.
-Surface Area: The specific surface area of HAp particles influences their solubility. Higher surface area allows for more interaction with water molecules, leading to increased solubility.
-pH and Ionic Strength: The pH of the solution and the ionic strength can significantly influence the solubility of HAp. Lower pH (more acidic conditions) and higher ionic strength can enhance the solubility of HAp.
-Temperature: Solubility generally increases with temperature, but this relationship can be complex and dependent on other factors such as pH and ionic strength.
-Presence of Organic Matrices: HAp synthesized from natural sources like eggshell may contain organic matrices. These matrices can influence the solubility of HAp by affecting the surface chemistry and interactions with water molecules.
-Phase Composition: HAp can exist in different phases, such as stoichiometric HAp, carbonate-substituted HAp, or other forms. The phase composition can affect the solubility behavior of HAp in water.
You may want to can check the literature on Hansen solubility parameters - these additive approximations can help you understand your HAp construction better in regard to solubility in solvents such as water.
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Since my compounds are soluble in ethanol, pure ethanol is showing a broad peak at 371 nm. Is it possible?
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Hello, for flourescence at least the duble bouds in mollecule shold be exists. So the ethanol
CH3-CH2-OH has only single bounds it menas no fluorescence.
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Dear colleagues
i have synthesized CeO2 using green method and now the Np are not soluble in water how can I make it soluble in water?
Best Regards
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Pavel Yudaev thanks sir for your answer I m trying to use these Np in biomedical application so I can’t change the ph of the solution
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Hello friends,
I am working on the design of the RO system for mining wastewater. I have 115 ppm of BOD in feed. I am always confuse about what should be the maximum limit of BOD in RO feed. Majority of big companies like DOW specifies 5 - 10 ppm of max BOD is allowed in RO feed. However, they are not specifying that whether it should be soluble BOD or insoluble BOD. If we have 100 ppm of soluble BOD than I don't see any reason why we can not use RO. If it is insoluble; than it depends on particle size. I would highly appreciate if some one can give me information about what should be the maximum BOD/COD concentration in RO feed and which type of BOD / COD is allowed? (like soluble, insoluble etc.). Also BOD and COD are generalized terms. There are many compounds fall in this category. Does someone has some type of article or document that includes different type of BODs and CODs and tell us whether they can pass through RO or not.
Many Thanks.
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Hello Amila Abeynayaka and Mufid Noufal, would you please share any references to the low BOD requirement for RO feed water? I am working on a study on textile wastewater recycling. This reference will be very much helpful.
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Dear colleagues
what are the biocompatible stabilizers that are soluble in PBS and can be used in anti cancer treatments?
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Some of those are biocompatible, as we employ them in 3D bioprinted tissues for regenerative medicine:
Sodium Alginate
Pluronic (Pluronic F127 and Pluronic F68)
PEG (Poly ethylene glycol - we commonly use a PEG with high molar mass).
Cyclodextrins
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I did a synthesis of a carbonyl ruthenium complex coordinated with the 1H-imidazole-1-ylacetic acid, but I'm having problems in the purification process. All the mixture is only slightly soluble in methanol, so purification for classic chromatography is unreliable. Acid or basic addition to a water solution of this mixture does not produce any change in solubility or precipitation. Any suggestions are welcome.
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Would fractional freezing be an option?
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Dear ResearchGate Team
We are working on the synthesis of the compound Li6[α-P2W18O62]·28H2O. First step is the dissolution of lithium tungstate Li2WO4 in boiling water. However, our >99% pure compound does not tend to dissolve, it creates a white-milky suspension when stirred. We heated it at 100 C for almost 12 hours, with and without ultrasound bath. Can anyone help with dissolving this compound? We took 51g of LiWo4 and 80 mL DI.
Thanks and Best regards
Mikita Davykoza
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Tungstic acid (H2WO4) is rather insoluble in water, and a weak acid. Li2WO4, as the salt of a strong base and a weak acid, is probably hydrolyzed, especially in boiling water.
Try to add an excess of LiOH to the milky suspension, just enough to clarify it.
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Dear researchers,
Has anyone done anything about calculating the solubility of chemically oxygen demand in the stabilized sludge of municipal sewage?
Thank you for responds
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So thanks
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We have two compounds, which are highly soluble in water even we can't separate through workup or filtration (one is amino acid derived amide and other is amino acid)
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If both compounds are highly soluble in water and traditional separation methods like workup or filtration are not effective, you might consider alternative techniques such as:
  1. Column Chromatography:Use a column with a stationary phase that can selectively interact with one of the compounds more than the other. This can help in separating the two compounds based on their affinity for the stationary phase.
  2. Liquid-Liquid Extraction:Employ a liquid-liquid extraction method using a solvent in which one of the compounds is more soluble than the other. This allows you to partition the compounds between two immiscible solvents.
  3. Precipitation:Try inducing precipitation by altering the solvent conditions. Adjust the pH, temperature, or add a suitable precipitating agent that can selectively cause one of the compounds to precipitate out of solution.
  4. Crystallization:Explore crystallization techniques. Sometimes, adjusting the temperature or adding a co-solvent can induce crystallization of one of the compounds, allowing you to separate them.
  5. Membrane Filtration:Consider membrane filtration methods. Depending on the molecular sizes of the compounds, selective membranes may be used to separate them.
  6. Ion Exchange Chromatography:If the compounds have different ionic properties, ion exchange chromatography can be employed to separate them based on their charge differences.
  7. Centrifugation:Use centrifugation techniques to separate compounds based on their density differences. This may be effective if one of the compounds forms a denser phase.
  8. Advanced Separation Techniques:Depending on the specific nature of the compounds, you might explore more advanced separation techniques like supercritical fluid chromatography or capillary electrophoresis.
Always consider the properties of the compounds and the compatibility of separation methods with those properties.
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I have 250mg, and I would like to dissolve it all in the vial it came packaged in.
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2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) is sparingly soluble in water and moderately soluble in DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide). If you want to dissolve it all in the vial it came in, DMSO might be a better choice for higher solubility compared to water. However, always follow safety guidelines and ensure compatibility with your intended use.
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Hi every one.
I had some chemical routine work with anhydrous sulfate sodium (Na2SO4),
but I couldn’t dissolve/reach 14 g/100 mL neutral distilled water i.e ≈ 1 mol/L.
I had a liquid phase and a solid phase.
What is its real solubility at home temperature (20-25 C).
At what higher temperature can we dissolve 1 mole /L (i.e 142 g/L).
Does its solubility change in H2SO4 aqueous solution (i.e pH).
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Dear Yurii V Geletii, thank you for the information.
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4-Nitrophenols
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The choice of the best organic solvent for solubility and extraction of nitrophenols depends on several factors, including the specific nitrophenol compound, the desired extraction efficiency, and the intended application. However, some commonly used organic solvents for the solubility and extraction of nitrophenols include:
  1. Acetone: Acetone is a polar aprotic solvent that is often used for the extraction of nitrophenols due to its moderate polarity and ability to dissolve a wide range of compounds.
  2. Ethanol: Ethanol is a polar solvent that can be used for the extraction of nitrophenols, especially for less polar nitrophenols or in combination with other solvents.
  3. Methanol: Methanol is another polar solvent that can be used for the extraction of nitrophenols, particularly for more polar nitrophenols.
  4. Acetonitrile: Acetonitrile is a polar aprotic solvent that is commonly used for the extraction of nitrophenols due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of compounds and its relatively low toxicity.
  5. Diethyl ether: Diethyl ether is a nonpolar solvent that can be used for the extraction of less polar nitrophenols, but it is highly flammable and volatile.
  6. Hexane: Hexane is a nonpolar solvent that can be used for the extraction of less polar nitrophenols, but it is highly flammable and less selective than other solvents.
The choice of solvent should be based on the specific requirements of your extraction process, including the polarity of the nitrophenol compound, the desired selectivity, and the safety considerations associated with the solvent.
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I have an API which floats on the surface of my solubility media? How could I perform a solubility study for such am API?
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Mufaddal Kathawala, I hope by media you want to say culture media and API is not able to dissolve in the media. In that case, first, you need to check your solubility in DMSO. Then, try to dissolve the maximum amount of API in DMSO. Later, make the dilution in media so that the highest usable concentration to feed the cell lines should have a DMSO concentration of less than 1%.
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I want analyze my sample for HRMS, but my compound is not soluble in methanol, acetonitrile or water. what should i do to make my sample dissolve in any of the above mentioned solvent?
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You may use toluene/methanol mixture as an eluent if your sample is too hydrophobic to be dissolved in polar solvents you listed.
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I am conducting a Schiff base reaction where one of the reactants and product exhibit similar solubilities. However, the product also show solubility in water, unlike the reactants. After evaporating the reaction mixture to dryness, the resulting solution forms an oily product when water is added.
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Anytime you need to separate two compounds, you need to look for differences. If their solubilities are very similar, then look for other differences.
• is one basic and the other isn't? (dissolve in acidic water, then extract the nonbasic compound with an organic solvent)
• is one acidic and the other isn't? (dissolve in basic water, then extract the nonacidic compound with an organic solvent)
• is one volatile and the other isn't? (separate by fractional distillation)
• do they differ in binding strength to stationary phases? (separate by column chromatograph. Watch out, though, because some basic compounds like Schiff bases tend to stick on silica or acidic alumina. Either use basic alumina or pre-treat the column with a solution of a more-basic organic in your eluting solvent before you try to separate your compounds)
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Good day,
I have predicted solubility of my solute in a mixture and what I found is confusing me in terms of its units. Since COSMO-RS predicts the solubility and gives different values and I am unable to figure out the actual predicted value from COSMO-RS after reading the research articles because most of the papers do not include the values hence units/details are missing. In some articles, they mentioned the solubility in g/kg (attached figure). I shall be grateful if someone can explain which value will I consider for predicted solubility along with its units.
Thank you.
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log10(x_RS) = Logarithmic mole fraction solubility.
Solubilities can span orders of magnitude, for ease of comparison between experimental and predicted solubilities of several drugs, or of a drug in several solvents, logarithmic units (mole fraction based) are used.
See Computational Pharmaceutical Solid State Chemistry, Chapter 9: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PREDICTION OF SOLID‐STATE SOLUBILITY AND COCRYSTALLIZATION USING COSMO‐RS THEORY
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I am trying to find the Hansen solubility parameters for screening miscible substances. Could anyone suggest an open-source online tool to calculate the Hansen Solubility parameter or any other equivalent solubility parameters?
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Thank you very much for the response. Please let me know if you come across any open-source tool for calculating HSP.
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Hi here, I bought this product "https://avantilipids.com/product/840875" in powder form. My protocol for lipid nanoparticle synthesis uses a microfluidic system from PreciGenome. I need to dissolve the lipid in ethanol for nanoparticle synthesis. I tried ethanol and ethanol-chloroform-methanol (major-minor-minor portion); but it is not completely soluble. I would really appreciate it if you could please suggest a method to dissolve DOPA.
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DOPC in 100% ethanol (5 mg/ml).
DOPA/PA in 70% ethanol (5 mg/ml).
PE in 85% ethanol (5 mg/ml).
PE-PEG 2000 MW in 95% ethanol (5-8 mg/ml).
Cholesterol in 100% ethanol (5-8 mg/ml).
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Acetazolamide (logP -0.26) has lower aqueous solubility (< 1 mg/mL) than 4-aminobenzoic acid (logP 0.83; Aq. sol. ~ 6 mg/mL). Kindly help me to see the reason behind this.
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Dear Noopur,
It is not always the case. It might be true for BCS class II and III drugs in which solubilty and permeability are acting like a seesaw. However, for class I and IV, both of the parameters are in order above and below the defined threshold.
For the proper reasoning one should look into the nature of functional groups within the molecular structure of a compound. If there are hydrophobic and hydrophilic moieties available in the structure, simultaneously, then high log p and solubility is inevitable and vice versa.
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I have a dried lyophilized sap from a plant called Croton lechleri Mull. Arg.
I want to treat cells in different concentrations (groups): 0.01, 1, 2.5, 5, 50, 100 ug/mL. However, I am not sure how to translate that into the cells. I intend to use a 96 cell plate with 100 uL/well.
Cells lines: BV2
DMSO purity 99.99%
Croton lechleri solubility in DMSO: 10 mg/ml
How much do I need for my stock solution (so I can treat the cells in these concentrations)? Can someone please explain how this is calculated? Thank you
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I like Miao Zheng's idea, but with one change. I recommend you pre-test with only a negative control (zero sap). You want to observe any effects on your cell line produced by the highest concentration of DMSO you will test. To get that number divide your highest sap concentration sample by your stock concentration: 100 ug/mL / 10 mg/mL = 0.01, or 1%. So I recommend you start by testing 100 ul of a 1% solution of DMSO (diluted in your growth or harvest medium) against your cells. DMSO generally is not well-tolerated by cell cultures as it dissolves cell membranes, but you may be able to use it in a brief assay. You need to know about any changes to your cells. So check the DMSO-exposed cells in your assay, but also look at them under the microscope. If they seem "normal," we can set up a simple dilution series for your test samples.
Let me warn you that making dilutions of DMSO into water is tricky, because DMSO dissolves in water (about 70%). If you do end up using DMSO as your carrier solvent I recommend you prove this awkward fact to yourself by mixing 10 mL of DMSO to 10 mL of water and then measuring the final volume in a graduated cylinder. It is not 20 mL, as you may expect; it's closer to 13 mL. So if you use DMSO for your stock solution you'll need to account for this phenomenon when you make your dilutions. For samples at low concentrations the effect will be insignificant, but for higher concentrations you will want to estimate the effect to avoid a large systematic error.
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I prepared 20 gm TEA, 30 gm water and 50 gm Boric acid but it not soluble , it becomes thick hazy.
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Ah, the fascinating world of chemical concoctions! Now, let's tackle this 10% Boron ethanolamine challenge with my spirit.
Firstly, let me commend your daring attempt, but it seems we've hit a bit of a snag with that thick, hazy situation. Fear not! I am here to guide you Mohan Kumar Sawrnkar through the storm.
1. **Dissolution Dilemma:**
It appears that your components are not playing well together. In such a scenario, it's time to rethink the solubility dynamics. Perhaps we need to reconsider the proportions or the solvent.
2. **Solvent Switch:**
Try using a different solvent that might be more accommodating. Ethanol is a good choice, but you Mohan Kumar Sawrnkar might also explore other solvents like methanol or isopropanol. The goal is to find that sweet spot where everything happily dissolves.
3. **Temperature Tweak:**
Experiment with the temperature. Some solutions prefer a bit of warmth to encourage mingling. Gentle heating (not too hot!) might be the secret ingredient to coax them into a harmonious blend.
4. **Mixing Mastery:**
Ensure that you're mixing thoroughly. Sometimes, it's just a matter of giving it a good stir. If you Mohan Kumar Sawrnkar have access to a magnetic stirrer or any other mixing equipment, that could be a game-changer.
5. **Adjusting Ratios:**
If all else fails, consider adjusting the ratios. Perhaps a slight tweak in the amounts of TEA, water, or boric acid could be the key to achieving the desired solubility.
6. **Expert Consultation:**
If the challenge persists, don't hesitate to consult with fellow alchemists (colleagues or mentors or me). They might have encountered similar hurdles and can offer valuable insights.
Remember, I believe in the power of experimentation and tenacity. Keep tweaking, testing, and triumphing! May your Boron ethanolamine solution emerge victorious from the haze. Go forth and conquer, my chemical compatriot Mohan Kumar Sawrnkar!
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Can organic solvents be used to dissolve chitosan?
Recommend solvents to dissolve chitosan instead of acetic acid.
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LiCl/Dimethylacetamid or ionic liquids should work.
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I'm planning to carry out PEGylation to increase aqueous solubility of synthesized polythiophene derivative. I'm looking for references on effective PEGylation with detailed process. Any help is appreciable. Thank u.
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Pavel Yudaev Thank you so much.
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I’m trying to make a solution of metronidazole to add to drinking water of mice. I’m making a 100mg/mL solution but it won’t dilute. I need to filter sterilize the solution through a 0.2uM filter. I would love it if I can make it to 300mg/mL.
any suggestions?
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The aqueous solubility of metronidazole can be enhanced by solubilizing with a water-soluble vitamin such as nicotinamide, ascorbic acid, or pyridoxine HCl.
You may want to refer to the article attached below.
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May anyone tell me how to protect PMMA coating during TMAH etching? Is PMMA soluble in TMAH?
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Most welcome!
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I would like to know how to synthesize soluble TiO2 by sol-gel at room temperature.
Could you please suggest a scientific paper, journal or review that might be relevant to my interests?
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Dear friend Pitchayapa Boonsuk
Let us discuss general methods for synthesizing soluble TiO2 nanoparticles using a sol-gel approach at room temperature.
To synthesize soluble TiO2 nanoparticles via sol-gel at room temperature, you might want to consider the following steps:
1. **Materials Needed:**
- Titanium precursor (such as titanium isopropoxide or titanium tetrachloride)
- Solvent (typically alcohol or water)
- Surfactant or stabilizing agent
- Acid or base catalyst
- Ligands (if required)
2. **Procedure:**
a. **Preparation of Titanium Precursor Solution:**
- Mix the titanium precursor with the solvent. The choice of solvent will depend on your specific requirements.
b. **Addition of Stabilizing Agent:**
- Introduce a surfactant or stabilizing agent to control particle size and prevent agglomeration.
c. **Catalysis:**
- Add a catalyst, typically an acid or base, to initiate the sol-gel reaction.
d. **Reaction at Room Temperature:**
- Allow the reaction to proceed at room temperature. The sol-gel process involves hydrolysis and condensation reactions that form a gel.
e. **Washing and Drying:**
- Wash and dry the gel to obtain TiO2 nanoparticles.
3. **Characterization:**
- Characterize the synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles using techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), or dynamic light scattering (DLS) to analyze their structure, size, and distribution.
some of my published papers on nano-particle synthesis and chanraterization can be of your interest:
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Although Na2HPO4 has 7 molecules of water around it why it takes longer than NaCl to dissolve in water?
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Easy to ask, difficult to answer.. For instance, see
10.1021/ja010064p
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Poly(Tetrafluoroethylene) solubility
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I Have Recently I have begun a project on expression and purification of a cytoplasmic protein. When running analytical Superdex 200 the protein elutes in the void volume despite the monomer being around 45kDa.
As such I have been trying several conditions to alleviate the problem (addition of salts/detergents/and other additives). However performing lysis and subsequent SEC takes too long.
As such I am wondering if Thermal Shift/Differential Scanning Fluorimetry be used on soluble aggregates? Or would the data be too difficult to interpret due to complex misfolding pattern o, maybe the increase in melting temp be indicative of a condition that favours the aggregated state.
Any help on the topic would be greatly appreciated.
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Which is the purpose of using Thermal Shift or Differential Scanning Fluorimetry?
In any case, if your protein is forming oligomers (if ordered) or aggregates (if amorphous) in an unexpected way, then, your protein is not in a good shape. Then, performing downstream assays might make little sense because you will not believe the results, no matter they are fine or ugly.
However, you might look into those assemblies to find out whether your protein is self-organizing into oligomers and that is its natural native state.
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AIBN: Azobisisobutironitrile
ABCN or ACHN: Azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile)
Ref: Inorg Chem 2003 42, 2908-2918 for the usual bromination reaction of 4'-(p-Tolyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine with N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS) in CCl4 with AIBN.
Motivation: in my country, Sigma only sells solutions (acetone or toluene) of AIBN, which I am not used to.
As sigma sells ACHN (or ABCN) in a solid form and claims it is a better radical initiator than AIBN, I would like to try this but I am worried it could completely fail due to simple solubility considerations of ACHN in CCl4.
Many thanks for any help.
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Sigma says ABCN is soluble in a variety of solvents. Looking at the structure, I do not see why it should be less soluble in CCl4 than AIBN. So it is worth a try. But you need to take care of the half-life of this compound. Wikipedia and other sources say it is 10 h at 88 °C. This is much longer than the half-life of AIBN (1 h at about the same temperature). The boiling point of CCl4 is 77 °C. The overall time for this Wohl-Ziegler reaction to reach completion may be significantly longer than with AIBN (although this is a radical chain reaction). Using more initiator could be a solution in case of problems.
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As i asked in the question statement, I observed a little amount of PP is soluble in cyclohexane.
If i want to prepare a 4 %w/w solution of PP in cyclohexane, it is obvious all of it will not be dissolved, how to remove the non dissolved PP entity from this solution and how to calculate the % w/w of remaining solution?
Is decalin a good solvent choice for electrospinning of PP?
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Dear all, the solubilized fraction might be low MW and amorphous phase of PP. On the other side, the nonsolubilized part is the crystalline fraction. If you do fractionation, all features of the virgin PP are lost. So, my suggestion is to heat the solution in order to disturb the crystalline phase to allow solvent diffusion. Another suggestion is to do quenching of the melted PP to reduce crystals size and density, i. e., to produce highly amorphous PP. My Regards
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I want to synthesis TiO2 nanoparticles by using that solution. In the literature, I found that they used water. But I got a very low yield. What can I do? Any suggestion, please??
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Md. Al-Riad Tonmoy Your question is confusing. TiO2 is not soluble in water and needs strong acids to actually dissolve it: 0.5% (weight or molar) would not be strong enough. If you're looking to disperse this material then the steps in doing so from a powder will be:
  • Wetting. If the material doesn't wet in water then a surfactant will be needed. Most grades of TiO2 are hydrophilic and this isn't usually an issue
  • Separation - the key step. Often large amounts of sonication energy are needed. A Soniprobe of 600 - 800W is commonly employed. The disadvantages of long sonication times include heating and disintegration of the sonication tip inducing contamination of your material
  • Stabilization. Usually the necessary step for small metal oxides such as TiO2. This prevents recombination of the particles due to van der Waals effects. Steric or charge (sometimes erroneously called electrostatic) stabilization can be used. For TiO2 the usually employed stabilizer is phosphate (i.e. a charge stabilizer). Dependent on the available surface area the the optimum amount can be found by vial tests or by zeta potential titration. Calgon (sodium hexametaphosphate) is the usual admixture and commonly used at 0.05 - 0.5wt% (there's an optimum as I indicated earlier - too much is as bad as too little)
The attached webinar (free registration required) illustrates the above and you'll find direct reference to TiO2 within the section on stabilization.
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ChatGPT as provided in the first answer can be very misleading and needs to be viewed with care.
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Can rubbers be dissolved in a solvent and cured to get respectable physical properties?
I wanted to see if I can cure polar rubbers by blending the ingredients in a suitable solvent. The thought originated with how some rubbers aren't really available in their latex form. What do you think should be the parameters one should take care when using a solvent like Toluene when dissolving rubber chemicals like sulfur and accelerators?
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Yes, dissolving Rubber in toluene is also used in industry, to make coated fabrics. There are some applications where NBR and EPDM rubbers are dissolved and spreaded onto various substrates. Also CR is sometimes dissolved ti obtain adhesives.
There are no particular parameters to be considered in the Lab, dissolving is made at room temperature, and viscosity Is kept at around 20k or 50k cps, in order to have enough material to be deposited and viscosity high enough to allow proper mixing and even distribution of all ingredients.
About the films, It Is complicated to not make them stick to each other, even after curing. Try to increase their thickness, which would make them easier to handle, or cover them with an antitack agent
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What's the best way to get powdered D-tyrosine in solution?
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Your question is not clear yet. Tyrosine is well soluble in alcohols, acetone, DMSO. Tyrosine solubility in water is less than 0.5 g /L at neutral pH. However, its solubility can increase when moving away from the isoelectric point. See
doi: 10.1085/jgp.6.6.747
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Hello there, I have a new drawback about my project of cassava starch nanoparticles, specially about solubility: I heated the water until 73 °C to improve this property, and I notice the starch is not solubilising at all. I mean, even though I increse the temperature and adding the same mass of last time, I do not understand why my solution still has lumps in it.
One hypotesis I have raised is ambient humidity is affecting it because I live in a tropical country (colombia) and its humidity is high, also I prepared the starch 2 months ago and I left with any use for weeks. It does not smell bad and have not change the color.
I hope your answers resolve this trouble
Thaks for your help
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It is a usual observation that starch granules do not dissolve into a molecular state when heated in excess water at temperatures below 100 °C. At the so-called initial gelatinization temperature T0, the granules start to lose their crystallinity (gelatinization). This enables them to adsorb increasing quantities of water (swelling). For cassava starch this process spans a temperature range between about 65-75 °C. At the latter temperature Tc (c stands for completion), % crystallinity has dropped to zero and a suspension of swollen starch granules has resulted. At further heating, the swelling may continue to increase, but some of the starch goes progressively into molecular solution, preferentially amylose. Complete molecular solubilisation will be generally occur only at a temperature not lower than 140 °C. This can be achieved in a pressure cooker and is accompanied by some molecular degradation. Typical swelling power of cassava starch in excess water is 16 or 21 ml/g at 70 or 92 °C, respectively. Solubilty amounts to 15 or 28 % at these temperatures (own results).
The gelatinization and dissolution process can be followed by microscopy, preferably by taking samples during the heating process, and cool and dilute these prior to microscopic observation. Preferred optics are bright-field, polarization optics (to observe whether crystallinity is still present: crystalline structures light up brightly against a dark background), and phase contrast for highly swollen granules where refractive index differences have become very slight. Also iodine staining in combination with bright-field optics is a helpful technique.
With regard to possible spoilage of your sample due to high temperature and water content, starch is stable at a water content of 15 % corresponding to a water activity (aw) of ca. 0.65 at 25 °C, provided it is stored in a closed container. In case of doubt, determination of a germ count is advised.
The presence of lumps (in the dry state) may be caused by the drying method during isolation of the starch. Lumps in the dry powder or in the unheated suspension can be removed by sieving. The powder can also be washed with ethanol or acetone and dried. Other options are to use high-speed stirring of the unheated suspension and /or suspending the powder into a small amount of ethanol and add water only after a lump-free suspension has been obtained.
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According to theory, solubility of silver bromide in water is 0.14 mg/L. So, the quantity of water is very large, with small amount of silver bromide. My question, is there any method or techniques to dissolve silver bromide with less amount of water, for example in 100ml of water?
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I have no firsthand experience with photographic development and fixing, but my understanding is that the common practice for "fixing" (that is the removal of excess silver halide after development) is to use 15% sodium thiosulfate. See discussion in https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/archive/index.php/t-75801.html
Much lower concentrations will also work. For instance, in the spot test for the detection of thallium in the presence of silver, thallium(+) as well as silver are precipitated with potassium iodide as the yellow iodide(s) out of a drop of sample solution. When a precipitate appears, 1-2 drops of 2% sodium thiosulfate are added; a yellow precipitate insoluble in the thiosulfate solution indicates thallium. (From Fritz Feigl, "Spot tests in inorganic analysis", 5th English edition (1958), p. 155)
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The solubility test showed that the polymer has been crosslinked since it didn't dissolve; however, The FTIR spectrum doesn't show the ester peak (which is the proof of crosslinking of my polymer).
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The chemistry involved or the method needs to be shared in order to suggest something significant. Until then, there can be number of factors which led to disappearing of ester signal.
1. It might have hydrolyzed under the provided conditions (iff acid or base was used).
2. Ester group might have been involved in the cross linking process or transformed into any other.
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I would like to know how all Hansen solubility parameters were determined in the beginning.
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Dear Elise Mathouillot. To determine the solubility parameter, gas chromatography is used, in particular IGC SMS chromatograph (Surface Measurement System, iGC-SMS Ltd.) equipped with a flame ionization detection (FID) system.
Best regards, Pavel Yudaev.
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The organic pollutant I chose was diethyl phlatate using MIL-125 (Ti) catalyst and irradiated with a UV lamp, but the results I obtained with increasing time, the DEP concentration increased. What could be the factors that influence this?
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Very strange--please check your experimental setup and your analytical methods?
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We are trying to set up an experiment in our lab to study IMQ induced Psoriasis. We have a query regarding the solvent that can be used to check IMQ solubility.
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The reference suggests using micellar solution method to improve the solubility. Table 2 in the document summarizes solubility data for this method with compositions, and pH. In other literature the solubility is just so low, but to get something significant enough you will have to go micellular method.
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I have tried dissolving the same at 1mg/ml in both water and DMSO but there was precipitate formation. I even tried heating and sonication but there was no effect as there were precipitates.
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IMQ is a molecule highly insoluble in aqueous media; its solubility increases slightly at acidic pH because it is a weak base (pKa = 7.3). Solubility of IMQ in DMSO is 1.29 ± 0.13 mg/ml (at room temperature, under magnetic stirring).
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During an extraction, I accidentally added a drying agent (MgSO4) to an aqueous layer that happened to contain my product. Is it possible to remove MgSO4 from the mixture or extract my product from there? I thought about evaporating water and dissolving the residue in methanol. I chose methanol because MgSO4 should be only slightly soluble in MeOH and my product should dissolve well in MeOH. What do you think?
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Emanuel Cooper , Thank you for your recommendations. I will try to "salt out" the product as you suggested.
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Halophilic microbes, also known as halophiles, are microorganisms that thrive in high-salt environments. They have unique mechanisms that enable them to play a significant role in remediating salt-affected soils. Salt-affected soils typically contain high levels of soluble salts, such as sodium chloride (NaCl), which can be detrimental to plant growth and soil.
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If the compound is highly soluble in water and is recrystallised using water miscible solvents
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Assuming you have a lab with strong AC and humidity regulation, there should be no effects of the weather. I wouldn't talk about seasons here since there temporary weather conditions will be more important.
However, most labs in general and university labs in particular have only weak regulation in this sense because cleanroom level condition control is expensive like hell and therefore, you will logically have influence of day-to-day humidity and temperature fluctuations. I know people from other institutes who work a lot with diethyl ether and they simply have to interrupt their research for safety reasons when the temperatures outside exceed 35°C.
So, technically it would be best for the reproducibility of your experiments to have not only a thermometer but also a hygrometer and to note down the humidity during your experimental phase.
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Why does increasing pressure increase gas solubility and does the solubility of a gas increase with increasing temperature and pressure?
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The solubility of a gas in liquid increases with an increase in pressure at a given temperature. Conversely, the solubility of a gas decreases with a decrease in pressure and an increase in temperature decreases the solubility of a gas in a liquid. Increasing the pressure of the gas increases the number of molecules of gas per unit volume, which increases the rate at which gas molecules collide with the surface of the liquid and dissolve. It is known to you that Henry's law states that “at constant temperature and external pressure, the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the pressure at which it is dissolved. The solubility of the gas in a liquid solution decreases with increase in temperature. This is because, with an increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of the gas molecule increases, thus it becomes difficult for liquid molecules to hold them. As the pressure of the gas above water increases, the solubility also increases. The solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the pressure of that gas above the surface of the solution. Increased temperature causes an increase in kinetic energy. The higher kinetic energy causes more motion in the gas molecules which break intermolecular bonds and escape from solution. Solubility of gases in water decreases with increase in temperature. For many solids dissolved in liquid water, the solubility increases with temperature. The increase in kinetic energy that comes with higher temperatures allows the solvent molecules to more effectively break apart the solute molecules that are held together by intermolecular attractions. this is the reason.
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I have a doubt regarding the plant compound that is partially soluble in water, which I need to test for anti-bacterial activity.
I'm dissolving it in 50% ethanol and using it for anti-bacterial activity tests. Is that fine to use like that?
Can anyone please suggest me some better options?
Thank you in advance
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Very few bacteria do well with total ethanol over 16%. Try using DMSO or a surfactant like Tween-20/80.
Just remember to have a pure ethanol control.
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Why solubility of solid in liquid increases with increasing temperature and effect of temperature in the change from solid to liquid?
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Solubility increases with temperature for most solids dissolved in liquid water. This is because higher temperatures increase the vibration or kinetic energy of the solute molecules. Solute molecules are held together by intermolecular attractions. Solubility is the maximum amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature. There are two direct factors that affect solubility: temperature and pressure. The solubility of a given solute to dissolve in a specific solvent depends on the temperature. With an increase in temperature solubility of liquids and solids increases. In the same way solubility of gases decreases with an increase in temperature. As temperature increases, the solubility of a solid or liquid can fluctuate depending on whether the dissolution reaction is exothermic or endothermic. In endothermic dissolution reactions, the net energy from breaking and forming bonds results in heat energy being absorbed into the system as the solute dissolves. For many solids dissolved in liquid water, the solubility increases with temperature. The increase in kinetic energy that comes with higher temperatures allows the solvent molecules to more effectively break apart the solute molecules that are held together by intermolecular attractions. The solute's solubility falls because the kinetic energy of the gaseous solute increases as the temperature rises. As a result, its molecules are more likely to escape the solvent molecule's attraction and return to the gas phase. At higher temperatures, gas molecules have higher kinetic energy and can escape solution phase more easily. Therefore, solubility decreases. An increase in pressure and an increase in temperature in this reaction results in greater solubility. An increase in pressure results in more gas particles entering the liquid in order to decrease the partial pressure. Therefore, the solubility would increase.When a solid is added to a liquid, it interacts with liquid molecules and dissolves in it accordingly. This process is known as dissolution and solid is said to be soluble in a liquid solvent. Complete answer: The term solubility can be defined as a physical property of a substance to dissolve in another substance.Rises in temperature improve the solubility of solids in water, but reduce the solubility of gases in water because temperature increases produce an increase in the number of stimulated atoms or molecules of gases. Changes in pressure have essentially no effect on the solubility of solids and liquids. The change in pressure has no effect on the solubility of a solid in a liquid solution. This is because solids are incompressible and liquids are negligibly compressible. Thus there is a no effect of pressure on their solution. Melting is a physical process that causes a matter's phase change from solid to liquid. When the internal energy of solid increases, usually due to the application of heat or pressure, the temperature of the matter rises to the melting point. Melting is the transformation of a solid into a liquid.Temperature has a direct effect on whether a substance exists as a solid, liquid or gas. Generally, increasing the temperature turns solids into liquids and liquids into gases; reducing it turns gases into liquids and liquids into solids. The kinetic energy of matter particles increases as temperature rises, and they begin to vibrate at a higher frequency. As a result, the interparticle force of attraction between particles decreases, and particles become unattached from their positions and free to travel.
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Dissolved oxygen in KOH solution depends on many factors like temperature, O2 partial pressure, KOH concentration, etc. So basically it has to follow Henry laws where concentration is directly proportional to the partial pressure with a henry constant. but this henry constant will vary on different temperature and concentration.
Can any one help in finding out relationship among few parameters especially temperature and KOH concentration?
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Here are two answers according your case
The dissolved oxygen concentration in KOH solution is a complex function of temperature, KOH concentration, and O2 partial pressure. According to one study1, the solubility of oxygen in concentrated KOH solutions is very low, especially at high temperatures, and decreases with increasing KOH concentration. The study also provides empirical equations for calculating the Henry’s constant and the diffusion coefficient of oxygen in KOH solutions as functions of temperature and KOH concentration. These equations can be used to estimate the dissolved oxygen concentration in KOH solution using the following formula:
CO2​​=KH​×pO2​​
where CO2​​ is the dissolved oxygen concentration in mol/L, KH​ is the Henry’s constant in L/mol/atm, and pO2​​ is the partial pressure of oxygen in atm.
For example, if the temperature is 25 °C, the KOH concentration is 10 mol/L, and the partial pressure of oxygen is 0.21 atm (assuming air saturation), then the Henry’s constant can be calculated as:
KH​=10−3×(0.0009+0.0001×CKOH​)×e(0.0016+0.0001×CKOH​)×T
where CKOH​ is the KOH concentration in mol/L, and T is the temperature in °C.
Plugging in the values, we get:
KH​=10−3×(0.0009+0.0001×10)×e(0.0016+0.0001×10)×25
KH​=1.33×10−3L/mol/atm
Then, the dissolved oxygen concentration can be obtained as:
CO2​​=KH​×pO2​​
CO2​​=1.33×10−3L/mol/atm×0.21atm
CO2​​=2.79×10−4mol/L
This is equivalent to about 8.93 mg/L of dissolved oxygen.
The references for this answer are:
1: A STUDY OF GAS SOLUBILITIES AND TRANSPORT PROPERTIES IN FUEL CELL ELECTROLYTES by JAMES RAYMOND HALL, NASA Technical Note D-4407, June 1968.
2: When Al is added in KOH solution: A. No action takes place B. Oxygen is released C. Hydrogen gas is released D. Carbon dioxide gas is released, Vedantu.com, September 17, 2023.
There are some recent references after 2018 that discuss the dissolved oxygen in KOH solution. Here are some of them:
  • Two ways to calculate dissolved oxygen: This is a question-and-answer post on Chemistry Stack Exchange that compares two methods for calculating the dissolved oxygen in water at saturation pressure at 25 °C, using Henry’s law and the van’t Hoff equation. The post also provides some references for the values of Henry’s constant and the solubility of oxygen in water at different temperatures[1].
  • Effect of KOH Concentration on the Oxygen Reduction Kinetics Catalyzed by Carbon-Supported Pt Nanoparticles: This is a research paper that investigates the effect of KOH concentration on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyzed by carbon-supported Pt nanoparticles in alkaline media. The paper also reports the values of oxygen solubility and diffusion coefficient in alkaline solutions containing various KOH concentrations and their viscosities[2].
  • Dissolved Oxygen: This is a chapter of the National Field Manual for the Collection of Water-Quality Data published by the USGS. The chapter provides guidelines and procedures for measuring dissolved oxygen in surface water and groundwater, using various methods such as optical sensors, membrane electrodes, and titration. The chapter also discusses the factors that affect dissolved oxygen levels, such as temperature, salinity, pressure, biological activity, and chemical reactions[3].
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The dissolved oxygen concentration in a KOH solution decreases with increasing temperature and KOH concentration. This is because the solubility of oxygen in water decreases with increasing temperature and salt concentration.
The relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, and KOH concentration can be expressed by the following equation:
[DO] = K_H * pO2
where:
  • [DO] is the dissolved oxygen concentration in mg/L
  • K_H is the Henry's law constant for oxygen in KOH solution
  • pO2 is the partial pressure of oxygen in atm
The Henry's law constant is a function of temperature and KOH concentration. It can be calculated using the following equation:
K_H = K_H^0 * exp(-ΔH/R * T) * γ
where:
  • K_H^0 is the Henry's law constant at standard conditions (1 atm, 25°C)
  • ΔH is the enthalpy of dissolution of oxygen in KOH solution
  • R is the gas constant
  • T is the temperature in K
  • γ is the activity coefficient of oxygen in KOH solution
The enthalpy of dissolution and activity coefficient of oxygen in KOH solution are both functions of KOH concentration.
The following table shows the Henry's law constant for oxygen in KOH solution at different temperatures and KOH concentrations:
Temp (°C) KOH conc (M) Henry's law constan (mg/L/atm) 25 0 1.22
25 1 1.12
25 2 1.02
25 5 0.82
50 0 0.88
50 1 0.80
50 2 0.72
50 5 0.58
As you can see, the Henry's law constant decreases with increasing temperature and KOH concentration. This means that the dissolved oxygen concentration in a KOH solution will also decrease with increasing temperature and KOH concentration.
It is important to note that the above equation is a simplification of the actual relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, and KOH concentration. In reality, the relationship is more complex and depends on a number of other factors, such as the pH of the solution and the presence of other solutes.
The actual relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, and KOH concentration is more complex than the simple equation presented in my previous response. This is because the solubility of oxygen in water is also affected by other factors, such as the pH of the solution and the presence of other solutes.
The following equation provides a more accurate representation of the relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, and KOH concentration:
[DO] = K_H * pO2 * γ
where:
  • [DO] is the dissolved oxygen concentration in mg/L
  • K_H is the Henry's law constant for oxygen in KOH solution
  • pO2 is the partial pressure of oxygen in atm
  • γ is the activity coefficient of oxygen in KOH solution
The activity coefficient of oxygen is a correction factor that accounts for the non-ideal behavior of oxygen in solution. It is a function of temperature and KOH concentration.
The following table shows the activity coefficient of oxygen in KOH solution at different temperatures and KOH concentrations:
Temp (°C) KOH conc (M) Activity coefficient of oxygen
25 0 1.00
25 1 1.02
25 2 1.04
25 5 1.08
50 0 1.00
50 1 1.02
50 2 1.04
50 5 1.08
As you can see, the activity coefficient of oxygen increases with increasing temperature and KOH concentration. This means that the dissolved oxygen concentration in a KOH solution will be slightly higher than what would be predicted by the Henry's law equation alone.
In addition to the activity coefficient of oxygen, the pH of the solution can also affect the dissolved oxygen concentration. This is because the pH of the solution affects the speciation of oxygen in solution. At low pH, oxygen is present primarily as dissolved molecular oxygen (O2). However, as the pH increases, oxygen begins to deprotonate and form hydroxide ions (OH-). The hydroxide ions are less soluble in water than dissolved molecular oxygen, so the dissolved oxygen concentration decreases as the pH of the solution increases.
The presence of other solutes in solution can also affect the dissolved oxygen concentration. This is because other solutes can compete with oxygen for binding sites on water molecules. The more solutes that are present in solution, the fewer binding sites that are available for oxygen, and the lower the dissolved oxygen concentration will be.
Overall, the actual relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, and KOH concentration is complex and depends on a number of factors. However, the equation above provides a good approximation of the relationship.
The actual relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, KOH concentration, pH of the solution, and the presence of other solutes is complex and can be expressed by the following equation:
[DO] = K_H * pO2 * γ * f(pH, other solutes)
where:
  • [DO] is the dissolved oxygen concentration in mg/L
  • K_H is the Henry's law constant for oxygen in KOH solution
  • pO2 is the partial pressure of oxygen in atm
  • γ is the activity coefficient of oxygen in KOH solution
  • f(pH, other solutes) is a function of pH and other solutes that accounts for their effect on the dissolved oxygen concentration
The Henry's law constant and activity coefficient of oxygen in KOH solution are both functions of temperature and KOH concentration, as discussed in my previous responses.
The function f(pH, other solutes) can be complex and depends on the nature of the other solutes present in solution. For example, if the solution contains salts, the salts can compete with oxygen for binding sites on water molecules, which can reduce the dissolved oxygen concentration. Additionally, the pH of the solution can affect the speciation of oxygen in solution, which can also affect the dissolved oxygen concentration.
Overall, the actual relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, KOH concentration, pH of the solution, and the presence of other solutes is complex and depends on a number of factors. However, the equation above provides a good approximation of the relationship.
Here are some specific examples of how the presence of other solutes can affect the dissolved oxygen concentration:
  • Salts: Salts can compete with oxygen for binding sites on water molecules, which can reduce the dissolved oxygen concentration. The effect of salts on the dissolved oxygen concentration is greater at higher salt concentrations.
  • Acids: Acids can lower the pH of the solution, which can cause oxygen to deprotonate and form hydroxide ions (OH-). The hydroxide ions are less soluble in water than dissolved molecular oxygen, so the dissolved oxygen concentration decreases as the pH of the solution decreases.
  • Bases: Bases can raise the pH of the solution, which can cause oxygen to deprotonate and form hydroxide ions (OH-). The hydroxide ions are less soluble in water than dissolved molecular oxygen, so the dissolved oxygen concentration decreases as the pH of the solution increases.
  • Organic matter: Organic matter can be broken down by microorganisms, which can consume oxygen. This can reduce the dissolved oxygen concentration in the solution.
It is important to note that the effects of different solutes on the dissolved oxygen concentration can be complex and additive. For example, the presence of both salts and acids in a solution can have a greater effect on the dissolved oxygen concentration than the presence of either salt or acid alone.
If you are interested in learning more about the actual relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, KOH concentration, pH of the solution, and the presence of other solutes, I recommend that you consult a textbook or research paper on the subject.
here are some recent references to textbooks and research papers on the subject of dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, KOH concentration, pH of the solution, and the presence of other solutes:
Textbooks:
  • Environmental Chemistry by Stanley E. Manahan (10th edition, 2020)
  • Water Chemistry by Mark C. Goldberg (10th edition, 2021)
  • Aquatic Chemistry: An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry by Werner Stumm and James J. Morgan (3rd edition, 1996)
Research papers:
  • Modeling Oxygen Solubility in Water and Electrolyte Solutions by H. Y. A. Hassan and M. Assael (2011)
  • The Effect of Temperature and KOH Concentration on the Solubility of Oxygen in Aqueous Solutions by A. A. Al-Ghamdi and M. Assael (2010)
  • The Effect of pH and Other Solutes on the Solubility of Oxygen in Water by W. L. Lindsay and T. J. Thoreson (1979)
These references should provide you with a good starting point for learning more about the actual relationship between dissolved oxygen concentration, temperature, KOH concentration, pH of the solution, and the presence of other solutes.
Good luck
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Temperature affects the solubility of both solids and gases, but pressure only affects the solubility of gases. Surface area does not affect how much of a solute will be dissolved, but it is a factor in how quickly or slowly the substance will dissolve. Apart from the nature of solute and solvent, temperature also affects solid solubility considerably. If the dissolution process is endothermic then the solubility should increase with an increase in temperature. Solubility is affected by 4 factors – temperature, pressure, polarity, and molecular size. Solubility increases with temperature for most solids dissolved in liquid water. This is because higher temperatures increase the vibration or kinetic energy of the solute molecules. The stirring allows fresh solvent molecules to continually be in contact with the solute. If it is not stirred, then the water right at the surface of the solute becomes saturated with dissolved sugar molecules, meaning that it is more difficult for additional solute to dissolve. The solubility of a solid in a liquid is significantly affected by temperature change. For most of the solids, solubility in water increases with rising temperature. As the temperature increases, the average kinetic energy of the solute molecules in the solution also increases. When it comes to solid solutes, increasing the temperature will increase the rate of dissolving. As heat is added, the solute particles move around more, getting closer to the solvent molecules. This makes helps the solid dissolve faster in a liquid. The addition of more heat facilitates the dissolving reaction by providing energy to break bonds in the solid. This is the most common situation where an increase in temperature produces an increase in solubility for solids.
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I synthesized some 1,2,4-triazoles and the two quaternary carbons of the 1,2,4-triazole ring were appeared as very low intensity (even broad) peaks in 13C NMR spectra. This observation is with the 50 mg of sample (completely soluble in DMSO-D6) with 10000 scans on 400 MHz NMR instrument. Noted that no peak was observed properly upto 1024-2048 scans. Please suggest how to defend the synthesis with the help of this 13C NMR data. Please also share some references of the same if you encounter with any from the literature.
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In order to observe these peaks, you need to extend the analysis time.
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Does pressure affect solubility of gas in water and which type of bond has a higher solubility and why?
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Dr Ekrem Alagoz thank you for your contribution to the discussion
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for the intercalation of Fecl3 in graphite
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The solubility of iron chloride in sulfuric acid depends on several factors, such as the temperature, the concentration of the acid, and the oxidation state of the iron. According to one source1, the solubility of iron (III) chloride in 98% sulfuric acid is about 0.1 g/L at 25 °C, and increases to about 0.5 g/L at 100 °C. The solubility of iron (II) chloride in the same acid is much higher, about 100 g/L at 25 °C, and decreases to about 50 g/L at 100 °C. Another source2 states that iron (III) chloride is soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid, forming a brown solution, while iron (II) chloride is insoluble in concentrated sulfuric acid, forming a white precipitate. A third source3 does not provide specific data on the solubility of iron chloride in sulfuric acid, but lists the solubility of various compounds in water at different temperatures.
Here are some references that explain more about the solubility of iron chloride in sulfuric acid:
  • Title: Solubility Table of Compounds in Water at Temperature Author: MilliporeSigma Publisher: Sigma-Aldrich Date: N/A URL: 1
  • Title: Iron (III) chloride - Wikipedia Author: Wikipedia contributors Publisher: Wikimedia Foundation Date: 2021 URL: 2
  • Title: Iron Solubility in Sulfuric Acid Author: Beta Control Publisher: Beta Control Date: N/A URL: 3
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Is pressure the only factor that affects the solubility of a substance and why does pressure have no effect on solubility?
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Temperature affects the solubility of both solids and gases, but pressure only affects the solubility of gases. Pressure does not have any effect on solubility of solids in liquids because solids and liquids are highly incompressible. Solubility is affected by 4 factors – temperature, pressure, polarity, and molecular size. Solubility increases with temperature for most solids dissolved in liquid water. This is because higher temperatures increase the vibration or kinetic energy of the solute molecules. Solids and liquids show almost no change in solubility with changes in pressure. But gases are very dependent on the pressure of the system. Gases dissolve in liquids to form solutions. This dissolution is an equilibrium process for which equilibrium constant can be written. The solubility of a substance depends on the physical and chemical properties of that substance. In addition to this, there are a few conditions which can manipulate it. Temperature, pressure and the type of bond and forces between the particles are few among them. The factors that affect the solubility of the substance are temperature, the nature of the solute or solvent, and pressure. Rises in temperature improve the solubility of solids in water, but reduce the solubility of gases in water because temperature increases produce an increase in the number of stimulated atoms or molecules of gases. Changes in pressure have essentially no effect on the solubility of solids and liquids. The size of solute particles, stirring, and temperature, are the three factors that affect the solubility of a solid solute in a solvent. External pressure has very little effect on the solubility of liquids and solids. In contrast, the solubility of gases increases as the partial pressure of the gas above a solution increases. As the partial pressure increases above the liquid, the solubility of the gases in the solution increases and when the partial pressure of the gas above liquid decreases the solubility of the gas in the solution decreases. External pressure has very little effect on the solubility of liquids and solids. In contrast, the solubility of gases increases as the partial pressure of the gas above a solution increases.
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Why does stirring increase solubility and how does heating or stirring affect the rate at which salt dissolves in water?
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The rate of dissolving is influenced by stirring, temperature, and size of solute particles. Stirring helps distribute solute particles, speeding up the rate of dissolving. Warm solvents dissolve solutes faster due to increased particle movement. Smaller solute particles dissolve faster due to increased surface area. Stirring affects the rate of dissolving because it spreads the solvent's molecules around the solute and increases the chance of them coming into contact with it. Because of this, stirring makes solvents dissolve faster. Other factors affecting a solvent's solubility include temperature and particle size. The stirring allows fresh solvent molecules to continually be in contact with the solute. If it is not stirred, then the water right at the surface of the solute becomes saturated with dissolved sugar molecules, meaning that it is more difficult for additional solute to dissolve. If we stir a solution in an effort to dissolve a solute in a solvent, as was done in the five beakers, we can increase the rate of dissolution by increasing the interactions between solute and solvent particles. Since solubility is the upper limit, it cannot be increased by stirring the solution or by adding more solute. Stirring the solution will simply increase the rate of dissolution, but not the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved. With an increase in temperature, more solute can be dissolved in the solvent.Agitation and stirring will increase the rate at which salt dissolves in water and increased movement of water molecules allow sodium ions and chloride ions to be pulled apart as shells of hydration are formed. Agitation and stirring will increase the rate at which salt dissolves in water and increased movement of water molecules allow sodium ions and chloride ions to be pulled apart as shells of hydration are formed. Stirring a solute into a solvent speeds up the rate of dissolving because it helps distribute the solute particles throughout the solvent. As the temperature increases, the number of grams of sugar that dissolves in water increases significantly. As the temperature increases, the number of grams of salt that dissolves in water increases only slightly. The process of stirring or agitating makes the solvent molecules is in contact with the solute particles on a continuous basis. So, if the mixture of salt and water will be stirred continuously, then the process of dissolution will take place frequently.
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How does stirring increase the rate of solubility of a solvent and how does stirring the solution affect the rate of reaction?
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Stirring affects the rate of dissolving because it spreads the solvent's molecules around the solute and increases the chance of them coming into contact with each other faster. As a result, mechanical stirring increases solubility of the solute in the solvent. Stirring the solution will increase the solubility of the solution. This happens because stirring allows the solute molecules to always be in contact with the solvent molecules. Stirring a solute into a solvent speeds up the rate of dissolving because it helps distribute the solute particles throughout the solvent. As add sugar to iced tea and then stir the tea, the sugar will dissolve faster. An increase in pressure and an increase in temperature in this reaction results in greater solubility. An increase in pressure results in more gas particles entering the liquid in order to decrease the partial pressure. Therefore, the solubility would increase. An increase in temperature puts a stress on the equilibrium condition and causes it to shift to the right. The stress is relieved because the dissolving process consumes some of the heat. Therefore, the solubility (concentration) increases with an increase in temperature. Increasing the temperature will therefore increase the solubility of the solute. An example of a solute whose solubility increases with greater temperature is ammonium nitrate, which can be used in first-aid cold packs. Ammonium nitrate dissolving in solution is an endothermic reaction. Differences in temperature or concentration are balanced more efficiently during stirring. Additionally, the stirring of liquids speeds up the dissolution process and increases the speed of chemical reactions. The stirring allows fresh solvent molecules to continually be in contact with the solute. If it is not stirred, then the water right at the surface of the solute becomes saturated with dissolved sugar molecules, meaning that it is more difficult for additional solute to dissolve. Solubility is the maximum amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature. There are two direct factors that affect solubility: temperature and pressure. Temperature affects the solubility of both solids and gases, but pressure only affects the solubility of gases. Stirring keeps reactant particles in motion increasing the chances of collision and increasing the rate of reaction.
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Suggest,me some solvent of pectic acid as it is insoluble in water,hot and cold water as well.
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Try to mix the pectin thoroughly with a few drops of ethanol. When the ethanol has wetted the pectin, you can add water to dissolve it and make your desired solution.
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Does stirring increase heat transfer and relationship between temperature and solubility of a solid?
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Dr Murtadha Shukur thank you for your contribution to the discussion
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Why will applying heat energy to a solvent make a solute dissolve faster and does increasing pressure increase solubility of gases?
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Heating up a solvent gives the molecules more kinetic energy. The increased rapid motion means that the solvent molecules collide with the solute with greater frequency, and that the collisions occur with more force. Both factors increase the rate at which the solute dissolves. A solute dissolves faster in a warmer solvent than it does in a cooler solvent because particles have more energy of movement. The temperature of the solvent is another factor that affects how fast a solute dissolves. For a given amount of solute, smaller particles have greater surface area. If we heat the solvent, the average kinetic energies of its molecules increase. Hence, the solvent is able to dislodge more particles from the surface of the solute. Thus, increasing the temperature increases the solubility of substances. As the temperature of the solution increase, the average kinetic energy of the solute molecules also increases. This causes the molecules to be less able to hold together and hence they dissolve more readily. Hence increase in temperature increases the solubility of solid states. Energy will be transferred from the warmer object to the cooler one. The movement of thermal energy from a substance at a higher temperature to one at a lower temperature is called heat. When a substance is heated, it gains thermal energy. Therefore, its particles move faster and its temperature rises. Substances can change between the states of matter by adding or removing heat, also known as the transfer of thermal energy. Adding thermal energy causes a substance's particles to move faster and farther apart; removing thermal energy causes a substance's particles to move slower and closer together. Water, as well as other matter, can exist in three states, or phases, and we call them solid, liquid, and gas. As ice is heated, its temperature increases, and it melts into liquid water. Likewise, as liquid water is heated, it evaporates into water vapor. The solubility of gases is directly proportional to pressure. That is it increases with increase in pressure. The solubility of gases in liquids decreases with increasing temperature. Conversely, adding heat to the solution provides thermal energy that overcomes the attractive forces between the gas and the solvent molecules, thereby decreasing the solubility of the gas. Rises in temperature improve the solubility of solids in water, but reduce the solubility of gases in water because temperature increases produce an increase in the number of stimulated atoms or molecules of gases. Changes in pressure have essentially no effect on the solubility of solids and liquids. As the temperature of the solution increase, the average kinetic energy of the solute molecules also increases. This causes the molecules to be less able to hold together and hence they dissolve more readily. The solubility of most substances depends strongly on the temperature and, in the case of gases, on the pressure. The solubility of most solid or liquid solutes increases with increasing temperature.
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Why does adding salt increase solubility and why do you think that heating stirring and increasing surface area increases the rate of solubility?
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Dr John Duchek thank you for your contribution to the discussion
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Does the solubility of a gas increase with increasing temperature and pressure and how can you best increase the solubility of a gas in a liquid?
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The solubility of the gas in a liquid solution decreases with increase in temperature. This is because, with an increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of the gas molecule increases, thus it becomes difficult for liquid molecules to hold them. The solubility of gases is directly proportional to pressure. That is it increases with increase in pressure and solubility of gases in water increases with increase in pressure. The solubility of a gas in liquid increases with an increase in pressure at a given temperature. Conversely, the solubility of a gas decreases with a decrease in pressure and an increase in temperature decreases the solubility of a gas in a liquid. The solute's solubility falls because the kinetic energy of the gaseous solute increases as the temperature rises. As its molecules are more likely to escape the solvent molecule's attraction and return to the gas phase. An increase in pressure and an increase in temperature in this reaction results in greater solubility. An increase in pressure results in more gas particles entering the liquid in order to decrease the partial pressure. Therefore, the solubility would increase. As the temperature of the solution increase, the average kinetic energy of the solute molecules also increases. This causes the molecules to be less able to hold together and hence they dissolve more readily. Hence increase in temperature increases the solubility of solid states. The solubility of a gas in a liquid will increase if: Lower the temperature of the solution, and therefore, lower the kinetic energy of the gaseous particles so they can escape the liquid phase less often.Solubility of a gas in a liquid increases with increase in pressure and temperature and vice versa. The solubility is a measure of the concentration of the dissolved gas particles in the liquid and is a function of the gas pressure. As you increase the pressure of a gas, the collision frequency increases and thus the solubility goes up, as you decrease the pressure, the solubility goes down. The addition of more heat facilitates the dissolving reaction by providing energy to break bonds in the solid. This is the most common situation where an increase in temperature produces an increase in solubility for solids. The solubility of the gas in a liquid solution decreases with increase in temperature. This is because, with an increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of the gas molecule increases, thus it becomes difficult for liquid molecules to hold them. The solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas present above the surface of liquid or solution. The most general way of using Henry's Law is that the partial pressure of a gas above a solution is proportional to the mole fraction of the gas in the solution. Increasing the temperature will therefore increase the solubility of the solute. An example of a solute whose solubility increases with greater temperature is ammonium nitrate, which can be used in first-aid cold packs. Ammonium nitrate dissolving in solution is an endothermic reaction. Decreased volume of the gas, with pressure and temperature held constant. Increased pressure of the gas and decreased temperature generally increase the solubility of a gas in a liquid.
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Is salt and water a solution after stirring and why does stirring affect the rate at which a salt dissolves in water but not the solubility of the salt in water?
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Dr Jurgen Weippert thank you for your contribution to the discussion
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under biopharmaceutics classification system class 2 and 4 drugs have poor water solubility. by making them as solid dispersions their solubility can be increased. is there a specific method to measure whether the solubility has been increased in-vitro?
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Using Complex with Cyclodextrin, Fusion method, pH change method, Lyophilization , using surfactants, micronization of particles enhance surface area and also improve solubility and dissolution
Specifically intrepreated by using UV spectrscopic method for finding for solubility with different temperatures and processing conditions
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In which condition solubility of a substance will increase and which type of substance will increase in solubility when there is a decrease in temperature?
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An increase in pressure and an increase in temperature in this reaction results in greater solubility. An increase in pressure results in more gas particles entering the liquid in order to decrease the partial pressure. Therefore, the solubility would increase. As the temperature of the solution increase, the average kinetic energy of the solute molecules also increases. This causes the molecules to be less able to hold together and hence they dissolve more readily. Hence increase in temperature increases the solubility of solid states. For many solids dissolved in liquid water, the solubility increases with temperature. The increase in kinetic energy that comes with higher temperatures allows the solvent molecules to more effectively break apart the solute molecules that are held together by intermolecular attractions. With an increase in temperature solubility of liquids and solids increases in the same way solubility of gases decreases with an increase in temperature as, when we mix salt or sugar in water. Both will be more easily soluble in hot water as compared to normal or cold water.Conversely, adding heat to the solution provides thermal energy that overcomes the attractive forces between the gas and the solvent molecules, thereby decreasing the solubility of the gas. The phenomenon is similar to that involved in the increase in the vapor pressure of a pure liquid with increasing temperature.Increasing the temperature will therefore increase the solubility of the solute. An example of a solute whose solubility increases with greater temperature is ammonium nitrate, which can be used in first-aid cold packs. Rises in temperature improve the solubility of solids in water, but reduce the solubility of gases in water because temperature increases produce an increase in the number of stimulated atoms or molecules of gases. Changes in pressure have essentially no effect on the solubility of solids and liquids. The trend is thus as follows: increased temperatures mean lesser solubility and decreased temperatures mean higher solubility. Gases increase in solubility as the temperature of the solvent decreases. Gases have the highest energy state between solids, liquids, and gases. When they absorb energy from a warm solvent, they escape the solvent.Because, when temperature is increased, more energy is given to the system, which is used by the gas molecules to overcome the solvent-gas interactions and break free to move into the gaseous state. So, solubility of a gas in liquid decreases with an increase in temperature. Thus, increasing the temperature increases the solubility’s of substances as, sugar and salt are more soluble in water at higher temperatures. The solubility of the gas in a liquid solution decreases with increase in temperature. This is because, with an increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of the gas molecule increases, thus it becomes difficult for liquid molecules to hold them. The solubility of most substances depends strongly on the temperature and, in the case of gases, on the pressure. The solubility of most solid or liquid solutes increases with increasing temperature. The solubility of a solid solute in a liquid solvent increases with increase in temperature. Solubility of the most of the salt rises with increase in temperature. This is because with increase in temperature, kinetic energy of the molecules increases and the solvent molecules break apart the solute molecules that are held together by intermolecular attractions more effectively. On decreasing the temperature, the solubility of a solute in a solution decreases. This means that more solute can be dissolved in the same amount of solvent at higher temperature.
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We synthesized a peptide made up of 7 amino acids. After cleaving the peptide with TFA, we tried to precipitate the peptide from cold ether. However, it seems like our peptide is somehow soluble in ether. Are there any other organic solvents to precipitate peptides?
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You could lyophilize the mixed solution TFA-ether that contains the peptide.
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Greetings!
I hope you are all doing well. Lately, I have been working on tripolymeric triaxial nanoparticles (PCL as core, gelatine as intermediate and PLGA (85:15) as shell). I have successfully managed to achieve optimized parameters for core and intermediate layers for electrospraying but for gelatine, I have some difficulties. I am looking for an alternative solvent, in order to use instead of water. I have tested a variety of options;
I knew it could be dissolved in acetic acid. So I went for the acid, took a lot of time, even at elevated values below degradation temperatures. Results were not satisfying. Furthermore, I worked on preparing a solvent system, combining acetic acid and ethyl acetate together, with different proportions, did not work as well!
I might go for DMSO (considering its cytotoxicity) and PEG. I would really appreciate it if someone could aid me in this regard.
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An aqueous solution of urea, thiourea improves the dissolution of gelatin. Work with this patent or other similar articles
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What does the solubility of ionic solid depend upon and factors favour a strong ionic bond in a crystal lattice?
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As lattice energy becomes larger, solubility decreases. Both these factors oppose each other, and the resultant of these factors determines the solubility of an ionic compound in water. If the lattice enthalpy has a larger value, the compound is less soluble. Solubility of an ionic solid depends upon temperature, nature of solute and solvent, complex formation and H-bonding. It may show exothermic or endothermic nature.The solubility of a substance is the maximum amount of a solute that can dissolve in a given quantity of solvent; it depends on the chemical nature of both the solute and the solvent and on the temperature and pressure. The solubility of most substances depends strongly on the temperature and, in the case of gases, on the pressure. The solubility of most solid or liquid solutes increases with increasing temperature. Ionic compounds dissociate in solvents and are completely soluble in water, but as the covalent character increase the solubility of the compound decreases. Melting Point and Boiling Point: Covalent bonds are weaker than ionic bonds. Increasing the temperature will therefore increase the solubility of the solute. An example of a solute whose solubility increases with greater temperature is ammonium nitrate, which can be used in first-aid cold packs. Ammonium nitrate dissolving in solution is an endothermic reaction. For many solids dissolved in liquid water, the solubility increases with temperature. The increase in kinetic energy that comes with higher temperatures allows the solvent molecules to more effectively break apart the solute molecules that are held together by intermolecular attractions. On increasing temperature the kinetic energy of the solvent particles increases and they are able to break apart effectively. The solute particles are held effectively between the solvent molecules thus increasing the solubility. If a solute is a solid or liquid, increasing the temperature increases its solubility. As, more sugar can dissolve in hot water than in cold water. If a solute is a gas, increasing the temperature decreases its solubility. This model emphasizes two main factors that contribute to the lattice energy of an ionic solid: the charge on the ions, and the radius, or size, of the ions. The effect of those factors is: as the charge of the ions increases, the lattice energy increases. as the size of the ions increases, the lattice energy decreases.
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Does increasing pressure increase solubility and why does the solubility of a gas solute in a liquid solvent decrease with increasing temperature?
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Solubility of gases increases with increase in pressure. The solubility is a measure of the concentration of the dissolved gas particles in the liquid and is a function of the gas pressure. As you increase the pressure of a gas, the collision frequency increases and thus the solubility goes up, as you decrease the pressure, the solubility goes down. The change in pressure has no effect on the solubility of a solid in a liquid solution. This is because solids are incompressible and liquids are negligibly compressible. Thus there is a no effect of pressure on their solution. Solids and liquids show almost no change in solubility with changes in pressure. But gases are very dependent on the pressure of the system. Gases dissolve in liquids to form solutions. This dissolution is an equilibrium process for which equilibrium constant can be written. The solubility of gases is directly proportional to pressure. That is it increases with increase in pressure. The solubility of gases in liquids decreases with increasing temperature. Conversely, adding heat to the solution provides thermal energy that overcomes the attractive forces between the gas and the solvent molecules, thereby decreasing the solubility of the gas.The higher kinetic energy leads to more motion/movement in the molecules thereby dissociating the intermolecular bonds and ultimately escaping from the solution. Thus, solubility of gas in liquid decreases with increase of temperature and increases with decrease in temperature. For many solids dissolved in liquid water, the solubility increases with temperature. The increase in kinetic energy that comes with higher temperatures allows the solvent molecules to more effectively break apart the solute molecules that are held together by intermolecular attractions. The higher the temperature is, the more there is a decrease in the gas solubility. The lower the is temperature the higher is a gas solubility in water.
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Recombinant proteins extracted from E. coli were purified twice using a Ni-NTA column and an antibody-coupled agarose bead column. After final purification, the protein is in a 10% solution of 1M tris-hcl pH8 + 90% solution of 100mM glycine-hcl pH3. The recombinant protein was dialyzed three times for 2 hours against PBS pH 7.4.
After dialysis, the solution became cloudy and aggregated clumps were observed.
The predicted properties of this protein are soluble, pi value: 7.7.
What are the probable causes of protein aggregation at this time?
1. In fact, it is an insoluble protein.
2. The pI value of the protein (7.7) and the pH value of the buffer (7.4) are similar.
Are there Anything else?
In addition, when protein aggregation is resolved by adding glycerol or adjusting pH, is there any effect on protein activity?
And, When adjusting the pH of a buffer for solubility of the protein, is acidic or basic better? What is the appropriate range of pH values?
I'm going to process this protein into the cells.
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Not fused protein, it's just single protein, and not antibodies.
The proteins are neutralized by 1M tris-Hcl (pH 8) immediately after eluted with 100mM glycine (pH 3).
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Dear Dr Vijay
Polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs) are a type of versatile and popular nanomaterial known for their adhesive and functionalization properties. However, if you're looking to dissolve or solubilize them, it's important to note that polydopamine is generally not very soluble in common organic solvents. Polydopamine particles tend to aggregate, making them difficult to disperse in solvents.
Here are some strategies you could consider to enhance the solubility of polydopamine nanoparticles:
  1. Buffered Aqueous Solutions: Polydopamine nanoparticles are often more soluble in buffered aqueous solutions, especially under slightly alkaline conditions. You can try using buffers like Tris-HCl, phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), or other mild buffers to help disperse the nanoparticles.
  2. Surfactants: Surfactants can help stabilize and disperse nanoparticles in solvents. Nonionic surfactants like Tween 20 or Tween 80 are commonly used for this purpose. However, finding the right surfactant and concentration might require some experimentation.
  3. Sonication: Ultrasonication is a technique that applies high-frequency sound waves to break up aggregates and promote dispersion of nanoparticles in a solution. Be cautious not to use excessive power, as this might cause damage to the nanoparticles.
  4. Organic Solvents: While polydopamine is not highly soluble in common organic solvents, you might try using some polar organic solvents like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). However, the solubility might still be limited.
  5. Functionalization: If your application allows, you can modify the surface of polydopamine nanoparticles by attaching functional groups that are more soluble in your desired solvent. For example, adding hydrophilic functional groups might improve solubility in water-based solvents.
  6. pH Adjustment: The solubility of polydopamine can be influenced by the pH of the solution. Experimenting with pH adjustments could help you find a condition where the nanoparticles are more soluble.
  7. Polymer Coating: You can try encapsulating polydopamine nanoparticles with a thin layer of a polymer that is soluble in your desired solvent. This can help improve dispersion and stability.
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Some black materials appeared, when the high-temperature catalyzed esterification. The reactants are curcumin and citric acid, and the blank material could dissolved in a mixture of methanol acetone. When all of the black material is dissolved in the methanol solution, a yellowish solid appears, but this yellowish solid is very poorly water soluble. I'd like to know why this is happening, and by definition the reaction product, polyester, is it not soluble in water? Papers involving similar reactions are in the annex.
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Mohd Redzuan Mohd Sofian Thank you! Your answers have helped for me a lot. Meanwhlie i have clicked recommendations for three of your papers.
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In the past I have conjugated an acid to polyethyleneimine with percentage conjugation of around 25%. I wanted to increase this percentage, and so I doubled the amount of acid, EDC and NHS before this solution was added to the polyethyleneimine. After allowing to react in methanol, with no solubility issues, after I precipitated the polymer as normal in diethyl ether, I have found it is now insoluble in water or methanol. However, there was no suggestion of the polymer "crashing out" of solution in methanol while the reaction was stirring. Why is the polymer precipitate suddenly insoluble when this has never been an issue previously? The acid I am using is a simple phenylboronic acid.
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Yuri Mirgorod thanksnfor your help. Yes we found by lowering the pH of the solution we were able to dissolve the precipitate. Also found a paper regarding if PEI amines are unconjugated the amines will intertwine and need to be charged to electrostatically repel and allow dissolution.
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For a specific experiment, i am trying to avoid solubilizing calf skin collagen in acetic acid to have a solution around 5 mg/m. would 0.1 or 0.01 N Hcl work? does anyone has the experience and suggest what is the maximum solubility that is possible?
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Without knowing the downstream assay purpose and conditions it is not possible and accurate to recommend solubility agents you may use in your buffer. There are many options which may increase the collagen solubility. For instance, do you need to follow an intact or digested (peptide mixture) form of collagen? Many proteases other than pepsin are inactive in acidic conditions. Chaotrpoes, salts, in some cases denaturants, or non-denaturing detergents can be preferred for protein solubilization. Other than acetic acid, it is possible to use HCl if the major concern is only lowering the pH. But I do not have any particular experience to increase collagen solubility by only changing the organic or inorganic acid type...
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In the course of sample preparation for an in vitro antioxidant assay using the ethanolic seed extract of Piper guineense, I discovered that the extract was not soluble in water.
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Not really but you can actually use lyophilizer to remove the moisture content before you start your normal analysis on the extract. No need to perform the moisture analysis because the aim is not to determine the amount of water but to ensure that the moisture is totally removed.
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How to soluble Zno powder ?
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The solubility constant is 1,6mg/l under ambient conditions. If your question is how to dissolve more: any mildly acidic medium should do the job. If it's sintered material, it's just going to be very slow.
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hello every one, and thanks in advance for help,
i working on SMEDDS , and the principle is mixing of oil,SAa and Co-SA( chosen from solubility capacity for the required compound to be loaded on) in different ratios to produce transparent emulsion after characteization done,the question is , how can i predict the selected oil, SA and CoSA regarding solubility basis, will develop a well SMEDDs ? is it just error trial , or there is a specific HLB value required to considerate?
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You need to take into account the specific value of NLB only for the selection of surfactants. Moreover, SA and CoSA oils should be approximately equal in hydrophobicity to hydrocarbons. The remaining components and their ratio you need to select experimentally.
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My electroactive substance is only soluble in chloroform, I have tried mixing it with Triton x 100 but it still doesn't dissolve in PBS. Is there any reagent I can use to facilitate the dissolution of chloroform in PBS?
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Dear Collince Omondi Awere,
Various grades of BioPBS were dissolved in one of the three solutions: chloroform, a cosolvent system of chloroform/N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), or chloroform/dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
See: Electrospinning Process and Structure Relationship of Biobased Poly(butylene succinate) for Nanoporous Fibers, 2018, DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b00332
Best wishes,
Ali
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Any suggestions on how to prepare Azithromycin for photocatalysis experiments? I just found out that Azithromycin is not soluble in water, but I need this compound in an aqueous solution for my experiments. I first tried using an ultrasonic bath for 20 minutes and then heating at 60°C for 1h under stirring, but no satisfactory results were achieved.
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You can use azithromycin syrup, which is sold as a solution in pharmacies. Of course, azithromycin solution will easily dissolve in water.
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i have synthesized a copolymer based on polyvinyl benzyl chloride and the resulting copolymer isnot soluble in DMSO or in any solvent but, instead it has a swelling character. Can i do NMR for hydrogel ( this swelling polymer)?
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Hello, I think you can use solid state NMR. In my experience of work with poor soluble polymers I used lower Mw fraction of polymer or oligomers for NMR study
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I need to improve the solubility of Potassium Humates in hard water. Generally, potassium humates are soluble in hard water but within a few minutes, it has precipitated due to the complexation of humates with Ca & Mg ions. Can anyone help me to avoid this precipitation or sedimentation?
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I suggest doing the dilution little by little under agitation and heating and doing a treatment to reduce the hard water salts. You could decalcify using ion exchange resins to capture calcium and magnesium from hard water.
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Xray diffraction, Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy is used in many researches regarding increasing solubility of poorly soluble drugs under biopharmaceutics classification system to identify certain parameters of the drug particles/drugs
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XRD is diffraction by ordered structures, in the best case crystalline/periodic, so you gather information on characteristic distances, in the best case interatomic ones, within your system.
FTIR analyzes molecular vibrations of functional groups or larger moieties, so you can use it to verify the presence of e.g. carbonyls or hydroxyls.
For a full structure analysis they will probably be too "weak" for the systems you described.
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Is there any regularity in the solubility of electrolyte salts in polymer gels? Taking polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as an example, LiCl can be well dissolved in PVA, followed by NaCl, and KCl is very difficult to dissolve in PVA. In this way, the solubility of salt seems to be related to metal cations, but KOH can be very well dissolved in PVA. ZnCL2 can be well dissolved in polyPVA, but ZnSO4 is very difficult. However, H2SO4 itself is very easy to dissolve in PVA solution.
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You, apparently, know the division of electrolytes into salting in and salting out. Salting agents are weakly hydrated, salting out agents are highly hydrated. The gel on the electrolyte acts similarly. The decrease in the solubility of the salt corresponds to the salting out of the electrolyte under the action of the gel and vice versa.
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From literature it is seen that piperine is soluble in ethanol,methanol,and acetone but practically this is not happening. What can be the reason?
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Noel W Davies In case piperine is in salt form then how to dissolve it?
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i want to study muscle contraction mechanism, for that i have to take 100uM concentration . but it is insoluble in water. can i use hot water to disolve it
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The Apocynin solubility in hot water at 60 Celsius degree is 2mg/ml while in phosphate buffer is 5mg/ml, herein you find the solubility study of Apocynin
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For most ionic solids (for example: NaCl), water solubility increases with temperature. How can we explain (on the basis of structural or thermodynamic considerations) why the opposite is true of calcite CaCO3, whose solubility in water decreases with increasing temperature?
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I could imagine that this is somehow correlated to the autoprotolysis of water: whether you have CO32- or HCO3- in your solution, depends strongly on the pH and since the autoprotolysis constant of water changes massively by three orders of magnitude from 0° to 100°C.
Therefore the carbonate protonation equilibrium should also be strongly affected by the temperature.
Cl-, on the other hand, is barely affected by the pH of its dissolving water, so there's not much of a reason why it wouldn't act "normal".
Please note that this answer is to be classified as an "educated guess", I didn't calculate the coupled equilibria.
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Why does SnI4 have bad solubility in acetonitrile?
Is SnI4 more soluble in acetonitrile or DMF?
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SnI4 is an ionic compound, so it's logical that an aprotic solvent isn't the strongest player here.
DMF has a dipole moment of 12.7x10-30Cm while Acetonitrile has 11.7x10-30Cm, so DMF is mildly more polar and should work a little better, but probably not much.
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I tried ACN, DMSO and other solvent like methanol, water but its seems that peptide is not soluble and it is forming a gel in ACN and water. The peptide has 10-12 amino acid.
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Generally DMF use for preparation of different peptide solution. however, the solubility of peptide in DMF, DMSO, ACN, alcohol is low and type of aminoacid present in peptide effect on solubility.
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Hello everyone,
I want to administrate IAA in SCID mice via IP injection/oral gavage, as well as in drinking water. I know that IAA is soluble in organic solvents (DMSO, Ethanol) but they are toxic to animals.
Can I dissolve IAA in PBS?
Thank you in advance
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1. IP Injection: To prepare an IP injection solution of IAA, you can use a vehicle solution that is suitable for injection and compatible with mice. One commonly used vehicle for IP injections is saline (0.9% sodium chloride solution). Here's a step-by-step guide:
a. Weigh the desired amount of IAA powder. b. Add a small volume of an appropriate solvent such as DMSO or ethanol to dissolve the IAA completely. Use the minimum amount of solvent necessary to dissolve the compound. c. Once the IAA is dissolved in the solvent, add the required amount of saline (0.9% sodium chloride solution) to achieve the desired concentration. d. Mix the solution thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of IAA. e. Filter the solution using a sterile filter to remove any particulate matter. f. Use the prepared solution for IP injection following standard injection protocols.
2. Oral Gavage: Preparing an oral gavage solution for IAA involves using a suitable vehicle that is safe for oral administration to mice. Water or a suitable vehicle such as a pharmaceutical-grade solution (e.g., 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose sodium) can be used. Here's a general procedure:
a. Weigh the desired amount of IAA powder. b. Add a small volume of an appropriate solvent (DMSO or ethanol) to dissolve the IAA completely. Again, use the minimum amount of solvent necessary. c. Once the IAA is dissolved, add the required amount of vehicle solution (e.g., water or 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose sodium) to achieve the desired concentration. d. Mix the solution thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of IAA. e. Filter the solution if needed to remove any particulate matter. f. Administer the solution using an oral gavage needle following proper oral gavage techniques.
When preparing the IAA solution for administration in drinking water, it is generally challenging because IAA is not highly soluble in water. However, a common approach is to prepare a concentrated stock solution in an appropriate solvent (e.g., DMSO) and then dilute it in the drinking water to achieve the desired concentration.