Some thermodynamic properties of solvents used.
| Ethanol | Methanol | Acetone | IPA | Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density (kg m−3) | 789 | 792 | 784 | 781 | 998 |
| Viscosity (mPa s) | 1.074 | 0.543 | 0.306 | 2.5 | 0.833 |
| Thermal conductivity (W m−1 K−1) | 0.179 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 15.49 | 0.5983 |
| Refractive index | 1.3611 | 1.3314 | 1.359 | 1.3763 | 1.3260 |
| Dipole moment | 1.69 | 1.7 | 2.69 | 1.66 | 1.8546 |
| Dielectric constant | 24.5 | 32.7 | 20.7 | 17.9 | 80.1 |
| Temperature of vaporization (°C) | 78.24 | 64.7 | 56 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Vapour pressure (kPa) | 5.95 | 13.02 | 30.06 | 4.7 | 3.1690 |
| Surface tension at 20 °C (mN m−1) | 22.10 | 22.70 | 25.20 | 23 | 72.80 |
| Specific heat capacity (J mol−1 K−1) | 112.4 | 79.5 | 125.5 | 1.54 | 75.26 |