| Liquid | Surface tension, γl (mJ/m2) | Polar component, | Dispersive component, |
| Water | 72.8 | 51.0 | 21.8 |
| Formamide | 58.0 | 20.4 | 37.6 |
| Diiodomethane | 50.8 | 2.3 | 48.5 |