Mathematical Theory of Sedimentation Analysis

Foreword PrefaceIntroductionPart I Transport Chapter I Flow Equations for the Ultracentrifuge 1.1 Introduction 1.2 The Coordinate System 1.3 Definitions of Flows 1.4 Phenomenological Equations and Coefficients 1 5 Flow Equations for Sedimentation in the Ultracentrifuge 1 6 The Svedberg Equation and Its Extensions 1.7 The Differential Equations for the Ultracentrifuge 1.8 Electrolyte Solutions 1.9 Tests of the Onsager Reciprocal Relation 1.10 Systems of Reacting Components Appendices References Chapter II Two-Component Systems A. Basic Equations B. The Case of Negligible Diffusion C. Solutions of the Faxén Type D. Solutions of the Archibald Type E. The Archibald Method for Molecular Weight Determination F. Pressure-Dependent Sedimentation Appendices References Chapter III Multicomponent Systems A. Relation between Refractive Index and Concentration B. Paucidisperse Systems C. Polydisperse Systems Appendix References Chapter IV Chemically Reacting Systems A. Basic Equations B. Polymerization C. Isomerization D. Complex Formation Appendix References E. Determination of the Molecular Weight Distribution F. Other Problems Appendices ReferencesPart II Equilibrium Chapter V Sedimentation-Diffusion Equilibrium A. Introduction B. Two-Component Systems C. Three-Component Systems D. Polymer Solutions Chapter VI Approach to Sedimentation Equilibrium 6.1 Introductory Remarks 6.2 Prediction of the Time Required to Reach Equilibrium 6.3 Measurement of the Diffusion Coefficient from the Rate of Approach to Equilibrium 6.4 Nazarian's Approach to the Determination of D 6.5 Application of The Synthetic Boundary Cell ReferencesAuthor Index Subject Index