Surface tensions of several binary mixtures are computed using the gradient theory of inhomogeneous fluids. The interfacial influence parameters are determined from mixing rules and pure fluid experimental tensions. A comparison of the compositional dependence of the predicted and experimental tensions indicates that the best results for nonpolar hydrocarbons are obtained from a geometric mixing rule for the influence parameter. Predicted tensions vs. composition for nonpolar systems are in excellent agreement with experiment, generally lying within 2% of observed data. Predictions are poor for alcohol solutions.
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