Density and viscosity measurements of room temperature ionic liquids using patterned quartz crystal microbalances

N. Doy*, G. McHale, M. I. Newton, C. Hardacre, R. Ge, R. W. Allen, J. M. MacInnes

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    Abstract

    Ionic liquids are becoming of increasing interest for an extensive range of applications. Small scale characterization processes are being continually researched to find cheap and efficient methods for processing ever smaller sample volumes. This work presents a dual Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) setup with one smooth, and one patterned surface using chemically compatible materials allowing separate viscosity and density measurements of room temperature ionic liquids. Measurements were corroborated with standard measurement techniques and show good agreement, demonstrating the merit of the dual QCM setup in determining the physical properties of these exciting new solvents.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium Joint with the 22nd European Frequency and Time Forum
    Pages1043-1045
    Number of pages3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    Event2009 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium Joint with the 22nd European Frequency and Time Forum - Besancon, France
    Duration: 20 Apr 200924 Apr 2009

    Conference

    Conference2009 IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium Joint with the 22nd European Frequency and Time Forum
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityBesancon
    Period20/04/0924/04/09

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