Viscosity of Glycerol and Its Aqueous Solutions

Abstract

Viscosity data for aqueous glycerol solutions in the range of 0° to 100° C. and 0 to 100% concentration have been reported by various authors, each working within limited temperature or concentration ranges. Different types of viscometers were used. As a result there are gaps and inconsistencies in the data. The viscosity data reported here were obtained with a single type of viscometer over the entire range of 0° to 100° C. and 0 to 100% glycerol concentration. The data will be useful in the design and use of glycerol-handling equipment. They also make it possible to use aqueous glycerol solutions as viscosity standards over a wide range of viscosity and at temperatures from 0° to 100° c. © 1951, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.