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Figure 8.5 Distribution and density of dispersion medium molecules between
molecuiarly smooth solid surfaces
the principles developed in this chapter for particle-particle inter-
actions apply also to particle-solid substrate interactions. Many
indirect methods involving centrifugation, vibration, etc., have been
developed to measure the force required to detach particles from a
solid surface.
Determination and prediction of critical coagulation
concentrations
The transition between stability and coagulation, although in
principle a gradual one, usually occurs over a reasonably small range
of electrolyte concentration, and critical coagulation concentrations
can be determined quite sharply. The exact value" of the critical
