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Optical constants of C6H14 (Hexane)
Kerl and Varchmin 1995: n-Hexane; 293 K; n 0.326–0.644 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (0.326–0.644)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n=1.34830572-3.93237\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-1}+4.42005\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-2}$$

Comments

n-Hexane; 293 K (20 °C). See the original publication for the expression for n(λ,T).

References

K. Kerl, 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

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INFO

Hexane, C6H14

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.

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