Colloid Formation and Growth a Chemical Kinetics Approach

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsList of SymbolsChapter I. IntroductionChapter II. First-Order Physical Loss Processes Diffusional Loss Gravitational Settling Evaluation of ParametersChapter III. Bimolecular Processes Rate Coefficient Condensation Pure CoagulationChapter IV. Thermodynamics And Reverse Reactions Vaporization Spontaneous Fracture Supersaturation Results at Low nChapter V. Homogeneous Nucleation Equilibrium Theory Steady-State Theory Kinetic Theory Effect of Diluent Critical Supersaturation Nucleation from Chemical ReactionChapter VI. Heterogeneous Nucleation Soluble Condensation Nuclei Insoluble Condensation Nuclei Ions as Condensation NucleiChapter VII. Accommodation Coefficients Transmission Factor Γn,m Steric Factor pn,m Activation Energy En,m Comparison with Experimental Values SummaryReferencesIndex