Velocity of sound in, and adiabatic compressibility of, Molten LiF-NaF, LiF-KF, NaF-KF mixtures

Journal Article · Mon Mar 10 00:00:00 EST 1986 · J. Appl. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6958330

Minchenko, V I; Konovalov, Y V; Smirnov, M V

The authors measured the velocity of sound as a function of temperature at 1.5 zHM frequency in LiF-NaF, NaF-KF, LiF-KF melts over the entire range of their compositions. The measurements were made by comparison of the phases of a reference pulse signal and a signal reflected from the bottom of the crucible. The specified temperatures were maintained constant within plus or minus 1 degree. The sound conductor consisted of a cylindrical rod of sintered beryllium oxide, which does not interact with test melts. The study shows that the velocity of sound decreases linearly with increase of the temperature. The values of the constants of the empirical equations are presented in a table, with indication of the temperature range. The dependence of the velocity of sound on composition of the melts is shown, where isotherms for 1250 K are given as an example. Variation of the composition by 1-2 mole % leads to increase or decrease of the velocity of sound by 5-10 m.

• OSTI ID: 6958330
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 58:9, PT.2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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