Electrolyte conductance in solutions of non-electrolytes—urea,sucrose, glycerol and mannitol

A correlation of electrolyte conductance with viscosity of solutions of non-electrolytes, viz urea, sucrose, glycerol and mannitol, is attempted. The obstruction theory of Fricke cannot alone account for the electrolyte conductance. Association of ions with the non-electrolytes must also be considered for the observed variation of conductance, and modified equations must be used. Proper viscosity/concentration relations are equally needed for a final correlation. Neglect of such considerations has caused failure to achieve a real correlation in the past.