Potentiometric Measurements and Modeling of Mean Activity Coefficients of Ternary Electrolyte (KCl + KSCN + H2O) Solution at T = 298.15 ± 0.1 K
摘要
In this paper, the mean activity coefficients of potassium chloride (KCl) in the ternary electrolyte system KCl–KSCN–H₂O are determined potentiometrically at 298.15 ± 0.1 K over a total ionic strength range of 0.0017–2.0000 mol·kg⁻1. A liquid-junction-free galvanic cell is employed to obtain precise measurements. Systematic variations in ionic strength and salt molal ratios are implemented to investigate ion–ion interactions and the resulting thermodynamic properties, including osmotic coefficients and excess Gibbs free energies. The experimental data are analyzed using the Pitzer ion interaction model and the Harned rule. Mixing parameters (θClSCN, ψKClSCN) are evaluated via the Pitzer graphical method and Harned interaction coefficients are determined graphically. Both models provided an accurate description of ionic interactions and thermodynamic behavior in the ternary system. The findings of this research contribute to a deeper understanding of the thermodynamic properties of mixed electrolyte solutions, with implications for various chemical and industrial applications.