Surface Science Blog | Surface tension

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What is a wetting agent and where are they used?

A wetting agent is a surface-active molecule used to reduce the surface tension of water.

Surface tension

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What are surfactants and how do they work?

The term surfactant comes from the word surface active agent. At the interface, they align themselves so that the hydrophobic part is in the air and the hydrophilic part is in water. This will cause a decrease in surface or interfacial tensions.

Surface tension

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Surface tension measurement of slurries used in Li-ion battery manufacturing

Surface tension plays an important role in Li-ion battery slurry optimization.

Surface tension

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Surface tension of electroplating bath

Surface tension plays an important role in the electroplating solution.

Surface tension

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Which tip or needle is most suitable for your liquid?

When measuring contact angles or making surface tension measurements with a pendant drop, selecting the correct tip or needle for your liquid is crucial.