Table 1 The refractive indices of the liquid samples measured with the table model Abbe refractometer at 589Â nm, and the corresponding contact angles measured on a smooth surface
Sample | Refractive index (n) | Contact angle (deg.) |
|---|---|---|
Diesel (D) | 1.46373 | 25.9 |
Kerosene (K) | 1.44230 | 11.2 |
D + 5%K | 1.46269 | 22.5 |
D + 10%K | 1.46163 | 24.7 |
D + 15%K | 1.46060 | 21.1 |