👉 The Henry fluid, named after British chemist William Henry, describes the equilibrium between dissolved gases in a liquid and the gas phase at a given temperature and pressure. It quantifies how much of a gas can dissolve in a liquid under specific conditions, illustrating the relationship between partial pressure of the gas and its solubility in the liquid. This concept is crucial in various fields, including environmental science, oceanography, and chemical engineering, as it helps predict the behavior of gases in natural and industrial systems. The Henry fluid constant (H) is a measure of this equilibrium, indicating the concentration of dissolved gas in the liquid at equilibrium.
