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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456453503321

Autore

Birdi K. S. <1934, >

Titolo

Surface and colloid chemistry : principles and applications / / K.S. Birdi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton : , : CRC Press, , 2010

ISBN

0-429-14243-9

1-282-31214-6

9786612312144

1-4200-9504-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (260 p.)

Disciplina

541/.33

Soggetti

Surface chemistry

Colloids

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front cover; Contents; Preface; The Author; Chapter 1. Introduction to Surfaces and Colloids; Chapter 2. Capillarity and Surface Forces (Liquids); Chapter 3. Surfactants (Soaps and Detergents) and Physicochemical Properties; Chapter 4. Spread Lipid Films on Liquid Surfaces (Langmuir-Blodgett Films); Chapter 5. Solid Surfaces-Adsorption; Chapter 6 Wetting, Adsorption, and Cleaning Processes; Chapter 7. Colloidal Systems; Chapter 8. Thin Liquid Films; Chapter 9. Emulsions, Microemulsions, and Lyotropic Liquid Crystals

Chapter 10. Diverse Applications of Surface and Colloid Chemistry in Science and IndustryReferences; Appendix A: Effect of Temperature and Pressure on Surface Tension of Liquids (Corresponding States Theory); Appendix B: Solubility of Organic Molecules in Water Using a Surface Tension-Cavity Model System; Appendix C: Gas Adsorption on Solid Surface-Theory; Appendix D: Common Fundamental Constants; Index; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

Surface and colloid chemistry principles impact many aspects of our daily lives, ranging from the cleaners and cosmetics we use to combustion engines and cement. Exploring the range of this field of study, Surface and Colloid Chemistry provides a detailed analysis of its



principles and applications and demonstrates how they relate to natural phenomena and industrial processes.Surface and colloid chemistry at work in nature and industry:rain dropscombustion enginessoap bubblesfoamfood productsai