How to Henry's law

What You Need to Know

In physical chemistry, Henry's law is a gas law that states that the amount of dissolved gas in a liquid is directly proportional at equilibrium to its partial pressure above the liquid. The proportionality factor is called Henry's law constant. It was formulated by the English chemist William Henry, who studied the topic in the early 19th century.

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   Carbonated fruits (Modernist cuisine): Infuses CO2 under pressure for effervescent texture

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   Sparkling teas (Chinese tradition): Dissolves CO2 in chilled tea for refreshing quality

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   Nitrogen-infused creams (French patisserie): Creates ultra-smooth textures through gas dissolution

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