Table 3. Static Conductivities (at 25 °C) Calculated in This Studya.
| system | pore width (nm) | σ0 | σ0∥ | σ0⊥ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| water | ||||
| 1 M NaCl | 6.91(0.40) | |||
| 5 nm nanopore | 5 | 2.79(0.48) | 3.95(0.71) | 0.49(0.05) |
| 3-layer hydrate | 0.9 | 5.20(0.91) | 7.73(1.38) | 0.14(0.05) |
| 2-layer hydrate | 0.6 | 4.02(0.70) | 6.03(1.05) | 0.01(0.00) |
| 1-layer hydrate | 0.3 | 0.89(0.14) | 1.31(0.21) | 0.04(0.00) |
In units of Siemens per meter (S m–1). In confined water systems, results are also presented in directions parallel or normal to the clay surface.