Talk:Hansen Solubility Parameters

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[edit] Which solubility parameter

I typed "solubility parameter" and expected to get Hildebrand (sq rt of cohesive energy density), which is the most basic definition. There does not seem to be any mention of Hildebrand solubility parameter, except in Flory Huggins theory, where it is not defined. Am I missing something, or does this need attention? I could do a quick definition and table. It would require re-organising the links so that "solubility parameter" went there, with a link from there to Hansen, or some other arrangement. I am new to this editing process, so advice is welcomed Stainless316 16:17, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Hey, Stainless316 (BTW, I love the username), I understand your concern. Hansen Parameters are a refinement on Hildebrand Parameters and I think they are the best parameters to use, provided that you have access to a computer. Actually, there are a boatload of solubility parameter systems out there, so perhaps it would serve the NPOV to have a disambiguation page that would allow the navigation to the available solubility parameters pages. I'll do a little studying and if nobody objects, I'll make a few changes. Also, think solubility parameters should be added to chemical information if available. It will take me some time to get around to this, since I am new too and I have a bit to learn. I welcome advice on both how to do this and if it should be done. Lon of Oakdale (talk) 22:54, 14 May 2008 (UTC)