Searching for DME + H2O Boiling Point Curve: Help Needed

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A user is seeking assistance in finding or calculating the boiling point composition curve for dimethyl ether (DME) and water (H2O). They mention that such curves are typically determined experimentally and suggest searching the literature for existing data. The discussion highlights the use of software tools like UNIFAC, which can calculate composition curves using input parameters such as Antoine coefficients, molecular weight, and density. However, it is noted that the coefficients are temperature-dependent and may not be reliable across all conditions. The user has discovered a free VLE calculator that utilizes these principles, emphasizing the importance of careful interpretation of the results.
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I've been searching for a DME + H2O boiling point composition curve. Can someone help me here or give me a clue how to calculate the curve?
 
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These things are determined experimentally, so you have to search literature.
 
I think I saw once that there was a program where you would input molecules and magically you could get a component curve out of it.

It could be that they were using correlations to set up this component curve based on activity coefficients, isn't this true?

It has been 5 years now, so my mind is blurry at this moment.

Edit: I remember things like Uniquac, unifac, nrtl and you had to use one of them specifically when dealing with a certain mixture. But I forgot it all by now... I'll have to dig it up again.
 
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Just to update the status: I've found a free software VLE calculator tool where you can input Antoine coefficients, molecular weight and density of the components. You can then calculate the composition curves with UNIFAC. It's a pretty awesome thing to use!
 
katchum said:
tool where you can input Antoine coefficients, molecular weight and density of the components

Coefficients are found experimentally and Antoine equation usually doesn't work for the entire pressure/temperature range. In other words - coefficients itself are temperature dependent. So you better treat results of these calculations with care. But they are better than nothing :smile:
 
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