Acoustic characterization and hydration number analysis of nicotinamide (Vitamin B 3 ) in aqueous solutions
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The ultrasonic velocity ( u ) and density ( π ) of aqueous nicotinamide (Vitamin B 3 ) solutions were determined using an Anton Paar DSA 5000 M densimeter–sound velocity analyser at 0.1 MPa. Measurements were carried out over a molal concentration range from 0 to 1.11177 mol.kg -1 and at temperatures between 298.15 K and 323.15 K. From these experimental data, hydration number ( n H ), acoustic properties like apparent molar isentropic compressibility ( K Φ ), limiting apparent molar isentropic compressibility ( K Φ 0 ) and a semi-empirical interaction factor ( S K ) were evaluated. The analysis of these parameters provides insight into solute–solvent interactions, revealing whether nicotinamide acts as a structure-maker or structure-breaker in water. The results also explain the hydration phenomena, acoustic behavior, and structural modifications occurring within these binary mixtures.
Source: EPJ Web of Conferences
Institution: GITAM University
Language: English
Subfield: Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
Field: Chemical Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7118835262