Abstract
The intrinsic interactive forces between two free colloidal particles suspended in aqueous solutions have been measured as a function of the separation by applying the optical trapping technique to a monodispersed polystyrene latex of a mean diameter 2.13 μm. For this purpose, specific technology for the precise measurement of the surface-to-surface separation and force strength has been developed. The results were in excellent agreement with the prediction of the DLVO theory in a variety of electrolyte concentrations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5528-5530 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Langmuir |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 21 |
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Publication status | Published - 1997 Oct 15 |