The densities, refractive indices, viscosities, surface
tensions,
and speed of sound of [C
n
eim][PF6] (n = 3, 4) and [C
n
mim][PF6] (n = 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) were
experimentally determined and analyzed at temperatures ranging from
293.15 to 343.15 K, under atmospheric pressure conditions. All of
the properties decrease as the temperature increases, as expected,
with viscosity being the most influenced by the temperature change.
The density, speed of sound, surface tension, and refractive index
are estimated by using linear correlation as a function of temperature,
whereas viscosity is correlated by using the well-known Vogel–Fulcher–Tammann
(VFT) equation. The corresponding coefficients of thermal expansion
were determined by using the experimental density data. Moreover,
the Laplace–Newton equation was used to calculate the isentropic
compressibility. Furthermore, the influence of anion type and alkyl
chains on the thermophysical properties of the studied ionic liquids
is studied. Based on the findings, the physical properties of the
investigated ionic liquids are greatly influenced by the nature of
the anion, while the alkyl chain has less significance. As the alkyl
chain length increases, the density, speed of sound, and surface tension
all decrease. Viscosity and refractive index, on the other hand, exhibit
diametrically opposed behavior. Furthermore, a comparison between
theoretical models for density, surface tension, speed of sound, and
experimental values obtained from this work is discussed.