Surface tension of electrolytes: Specific ion effects explained by dispersion forces

Mathias Boström*, David R.M. Williams, Barry W. Ninham

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    Abstract

    The surface tension of ionic solutions shows marked specific ion effects not explained by existing theories. The effects are here accounted for by invoking a dispersion force between ions and the air-water interface. The measurements can be explained with reasonable values for the dispersion potential.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)4475-4478
    Number of pages4
    JournalLangmuir
    Volume17
    Issue number15
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 24 Jul 2001

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