An apparatus for precise measurement of absorbance of aqueous solutions at temperatures up to 250 degrees C

Abstract
The design and operation are described of an optical cell and supporting apparatus for making precise absorbance measurements of dilute aqueous solutions over the temperature range 25-250 degrees C. Results obtained in studies on the dissociation of salicylic acid and of the o-phenanthrolium cation show that precision of better than +or-1% in absorbance is obtainable over this temperature range.