Mixed alkali effect in 0.2[xKNO3 + (1 − x)NaNO3] + 0.8glycerol systems

Abstract

Density, electrical conductivity, and fluidity of 0.2[xKNO3 + (1 − x)NaNO3] + 0.8glycerol systems were measured as functions of temperature (363.15 to428.15 K) and composition (0.0to 1.0 mole fraction). Densities were linear functions of temperature. The temperature dependence of conductivity and fluidity has been analysed by using the Vogel–Tammann–Fulcher (VTF) equation. Deviation from additivity has been observed in the electrical conductivity, fluidity isotherms to a lesser extent, and in electrical conductivity under isofluidity condition. The onset of the mixed alkali effect (MAE) in the present system has been explained by the anion polarization model.