Optical constants of C6H12 (Cyclohexane)
Kerl and Varchmin 1995: 333 K; n 0.326–0.644 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n=1.39630217-4.05497\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-1}+4.75141\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-2}$$Conditions
temperature: 333
Comments
333 K (60 °C). See the original publication for the expression for n(λ,T).
References
K. Kerl and H. Varchmin. Refractive index dispersion (RID) of some liquids in the UV/VIS between 20°C and 60°C. J. Mol. Struct. 349, 257-260 (1995)
Data
Additional information
About Hexane
Hexane (C6H14) is an alkane hydrocarbon with a straight chain of six carbon atoms. It appears as a colorless liquid that has a mild, gasoline-like odor. Volatile and highly flammable, hexane is often utilized as a solvent in laboratories due to its capability to dissolve non-polar substances. In the industrial realm, hexane is frequently used in the extraction of vegetable oils from crops such as soybeans. Its low polarity makes it ineffective for dissolving polar compounds but efficient for non-polar molecules. In optics, hexane can serve as a medium in certain experimental setups, benefiting from its defined refractive properties.
Other names and variations:- C6H14