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The document describes an experiment to determine the cloud point of Triton X-100 by heating solutions of varying concentrations and observing the temperature at which turbidity appears. The results show an inverse relationship between concentration and cloud point, with higher concentrations having lower cloud points due to easier micelle formation.

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Cloud Point

The document describes an experiment to determine the cloud point of Triton X-100 by heating solutions of varying concentrations and observing the temperature at which turbidity appears. The results show an inverse relationship between concentration and cloud point, with higher concentrations having lower cloud points due to easier micelle formation.

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EXPERIMENT 6

THIKAMENI MUNENGUNI
221057269
Aim
The aim of this experiment is to determine the cloud point of Triton X-100 by gradually heating
solutions of varying concentrations and observing the temperature at which turbidity appears

Introduction
Surfactants are amphiphilic compounds commonly used in various industrial and household
applications. Triton X-100 is a nonionic surfactant widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics, and detergents. One of the crucial properties of surfactants is their cloud point, which is
the temperature at which a surfactant solution becomes turbid due to the formation of micelles. The
cloud point depends on factors such as concentration, ionic strength, and presence of additives.
The cloud point of Triton X-100 can be determined experimentally by gradually heating a solution of
the surfactant while observing for turbidity. As the temperature increases, surfactant molecules
aggregate to form micelles, leading to the appearance of turbidity in the solution. The cloud point is
an essential parameter in industrial processes where temperature-sensitive surfactants are utilized. In
this experiment the cloud point of Triton X-100 will be determined by gradually heating solutions of
varying concentrations and observing the temperature at which turbidity appears.

Procedures
The procedures was followed as stated in the lab manual.

Results and data


Volume (ml) Temperature (℃) Concentration (M)
50 70.0 0.0020
45 69.0 0.0018
40 75.07 0.0016
35 76.27 0.0014
30 72.33 0.0012
25 74.0 0.001
20 76.33 0.0008
15 77.0 0.0006
10 79.5 0.0004
Discussion and Conclusion
The results indicate that there is a indirect relationship between the concentration of Triton X-100
and its cloud point. As the concentration increases, the cloud point decreases. This can be attributed
to the greater tendency of surfactant molecules to form micelles at higher concentrations, leading to
earlier onset of turbidity.

The observed cloud points are consistent with the typical behavior of nonionic surfactants like Triton
X-100.

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