Surface Science Blog | Surface tension (2)

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Why is surface tension important?

The blog post describes what is surface tension and why is surface tension important in many industrial processes

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How to calculate the surface tension components of a liquid?

The method to calculate the surface tension component is defined in ISO 19403-5:2017 standard.

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Pendant drop method for surface tension measurements

Surface tension can be measured with force tensiometer using Du Noüy ring or Wilhelmy plate. Or with optical tensiometer using the pendant drop method.

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Surface tension measurement by Du Noüy ring method

Du Noüy method utilizes the interaction of a platinum ring with the surface of the liquid.

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Surface tension of artificial blood for medical face mask evaluation

Surface tension of blood is an important characteristic when protective materials are being evaluated.

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Optimize the level of additives in coating formulation with surface tension measurements

A basic requirement of any coating is that it should form a uniform, defect-free surface. Surface and interfacial tensions play a key role in that.

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What is surface tension?

The net force, which effectively aims to keep the liquid together, is called surface tension.

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How to characterize surfactant solutions?

Surfactants are used in many industrial fields. Characterization of surfactants is thus important to optimize their performance and the products they are applied to. Surface and interfacial tension measurements offer versatile method to study the properties and behavior of the surfactant solution.