Table 2 Calculated viscosity of mixed solution for each molar ratio of oil to glycerol.

From: Enhanced cold plasma hydrogenation with glycerol as hydrogen source for production of trans-fat-free margarine

Molar ratio

Mixed viscosity (g)

IV (I2 g/100 g fat oil)

1:0

86.97

67.16 ± 0.70

1:0.5

367.48

60.55 ± 1.99

1:1

515.99

42.85 ± 4.84

1:3

734.13

50.76 ± 0.90

1:5

803.81

57.74 ± 4.49

  1. *Calculation of each viscosity at room temperature (27 °C, IUPAC standard)34.
  2. (1) Palm olein: 86.97 cST (27°C)35.
  3. (2) Pure glycerol: 945 cST (27°C)36.
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