Abstract
WE have recently pointed out1 that there appears to be no evidence for the view expressed by Prof. Moles that methyl fluoride made by Collie's method consists of a constant boiling mixture with methane. It was, however, suggested by Prof. Moles that both Collie's critical data and also the compressibility at 0° C. (1.011) which we deduced from microbalance measurements are incorrect owing to the above cause. We have accordingly carried out a series of determinations of the critical constants of methyl fluoride prepared both by Collie's method and also by the methyl sulphate-potassium fluoride method used by Prof. Moles. We have also measured the compressibility coefficient of methyl fluoride made by the latter method.
Similar content being viewed by others
Article PDF
References
NATURE, 129, 245; Feb. 13, 1932.
J. Chim. Phys., 18, p. 353; 1920.
NATURE, 128, 375; Aug. 29, 1931.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
PATTERSON, H., CAWOOD, W. Atomic Weight of Fluorine. Nature 129, 794 (1932). https://doi.org/10.1038/129794a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/129794a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.