ISSN:
1435-1536
Keywords:
Key words Turbidity
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Light scattering
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Hydrophobic attraction
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Structure factor
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HMSA
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract We report the evidence for attractive interaction of latex particles which are covered by poly(ethylene oxide) chains. These particles are suspended in aqueous solutions of ammonium sulfate. The interaction is probed by measurements of the turbidity of the suspensions up to 70 g/l. Turbidity is insensitive to multiple scattering and allows the static structure factor, S(q) [q=(4πn 0/λ0)sin(θ/2), where θ is the scattering angle, n0 is the refractive index of the medium and λ0 is the wavelength in vacuo], to be determined at small q values. The analysis of S(q) at small q values yields information about possible attraction of the particles. The analysis of the turbidity data furthermore shows that no aggregation took place in these systems. A weak but long-range attractive interaction was found at ammonium sulfate concentrations of 0.01 and 0.1 M. The relation of this attractive force to hydrophobic forces is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003960000384
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