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Offline WiXoo

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Distillation of monopropylenglycol (MPG) and water
« on: May 15, 2012, 12:31:58 AM »
Hello everyone,

just a simple question. Is it possible to distillate a mixture of MPG a water? If so, what would be the best? Thank you

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Re: Distillation of monopropylenglycol (MPG) and water
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2012, 07:13:30 AM »
What is the boiling point of MPG? What is the boiling point of water?

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Re: Distillation of monopropylenglycol (MPG) and water
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2012, 01:39:13 PM »
Azeotrope.

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Re: Distillation of monopropylenglycol (MPG) and water
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2012, 05:11:02 PM »
Is it? I haven't been able to find a mixed phase diagram, but as far apart as the boiling parts are, I would be surprised to find an azeotrope. At least, not one that was less than 99% in one of the two components.

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Re: Distillation of monopropylenglycol (MPG) and water
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