Why Is Deliquescence Important?

Deliquescence is a first order phase transition from solid to solution that occurs at a relative humidity (RH) that is characteristic to the crystalline compound. ... Because chemical reactions occur much more readily in solution, deliquescence will enhance the degradation of labile APIs.

What is the importance of deliquescence?

Deliquescence, a phenomenon exhibited by many highly water soluble crystalline solids, leads to the production of bulk liquid water in solid systems via vapor condensation at relative humidities (RHs) less than 100% RH. At low RHs, deliquescent solids adsorb minimal surface moisture due to hydrogen bonding.

What is deliquescence give an example?

Answer : Compounds that take up enough water from the air to dissolve in the water they have taken up are called deliquescent. Calcium chloride (CaCl2) and Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) are the examples of deliquescent.

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