⚛ Scientific Contributions

Dr. G. R. Somayajulu conducted extensive research in chemistry, thermodynamics, molecular structure analysis, and physical chemistry.

He worked at:

His scientific publications appeared in journals including:

Selected Scientific Publications

The Critical Constants of Long-Chain Normal Paraffins

International Journal of Thermophysics (1991)

A major contribution to thermophysical property estimation and predictive thermodynamic modeling of long-chain paraffins and organic compounds.

Estimation Procedures for Critical Constants

American Chemical Society (1989)

Developed analytical estimation procedures for determining critical constants of both organic and inorganic compounds used in chemical engineering and industrial calculations.

Quantum Mechanical Procedure Trigonal Additivity

Journal of Molecular Structure (1990)

Applied LCBO approximation methods to determine structural and thermodynamic properties of halogenated alkenes and molecular systems.

Relationship Between Atomic and Ionic Radii

Journal of Chemical Physics (1957)

Research exploring empirical relationships between atomic radii, ionic structure, and molecular properties in physical chemistry.

Boiling Point and Atomic Size

Indian Journal of Physics (1956)

Investigated correlations between boiling points, atomic structure, and physical properties in homologous compounds and halides.

Volumetric Determination of Mercury

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

Developed improved analytical procedures involving mercury salts as primary acidimetric standards for volumetric determination methods.

Generalized Treatment of Alkanes

Journal of Chemical Society Faraday Transactions (1971–1976)

Multi-part research program on thermodynamic treatment, hydrocarbon structures, and generalized predictive methods for alkanes and related compounds.

Thermodynamic Properties of Organic Substances

Thermodynamic Research Center Publications

Research widely used in chemical and petroleum industries for the calculation and estimation of thermophysical properties of organic compounds.