Properties
It is liquid. Density of brine at various concentrations and temperatures can be approximated with a linear equation: Density (lb/ft3)= a3 - (a2*Temperature (F)) where the values of a are:
| Weight % | a2 | a3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | .043 | 72.60 |
| 10 | .039 | 73.72 |
| 15 | .035 | 74.86 |
| 20 | .032 | 76.21 |
| 25 | .030 | 77.85 |
The thermal conductivity of seawater (3.5% dissolved salt by weight) is 0.6 W/mK at 25 °C. The thermal conductivity decreases with increasing salinity and increases with increasing temperature; these graphs and online calculations plot thermal conductivity for varying salinity and temperature:
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