Relative permittivity measurements of Et-OH and Mt-OH mixtures for calibration standards in 1-15 GHz range

In open-ended coaxial dielectric characterisation techniques, intermediate liquid standards between air and water are necessary for precise dielectric measurements of biological samples. Calibration standards with dielectric permittivities much different from those of the measured samples will produce unreliable results. Different intermediate calibration standards are prepared and measurement results are presented. The aim is to obtain various permittivity values between 10 and 80 by diluting methanol and ethanol with distilled water. This technique can also be used for assessing the purity of alcohols.