Good Reporting Practice for Thermophysical and Thermochemical Property Measurements (IUPAC Technical Report)

Area of Science:

• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science

Background:

• Scientific research relies heavily on accurate thermophysical and thermochemical property data for chemical compounds and materials.
• Incomplete or inaccurate reporting of experimental data hinders its effective utilization by the scientific community.
• Existing publishing practices often fall short in ensuring the transferability and reliability of critical property data.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the data needs of chemical engineers and researchers who consume property measurements.
• To propose improvements in publishing practices for better information transfer of scientific data.
• To introduce principles of Good Reporting Practice and Good Research Practice to enhance data quality and reduce ambiguities.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of data consumer needs in chemical engineering and research.
• Development of general principles for Good Reporting Practice with illustrative examples.
• Identification of basic elements of Good Research Practice relevant to property data.

Main Results:

• Established principles for Good Reporting Practice to improve data quality, reproducibility, and consistency.
• Demonstrated how enhanced reporting practices can increase the usefulness and impact of experimental data.
• Introduced foundational elements of Good Research Practice to minimize ambiguities in the thermophysical property data domain.

Conclusions:

• Adoption of Good Reporting Practice and Good Research Practice is crucial for advancing scientific endeavors.
• Improved data reporting directly enhances the quality, consistency, and utility of thermophysical and thermochemical data.
• Implementing these practices will lead to more efficient research and greater scientific impact.