Studies on the binary coalescence model - I. Jumping coalescence phenomenon

Authors
Pu, BY Chen, DH
Citation
By. Pu et Dh. Chen, Studies on the binary coalescence model - I. Jumping coalescence phenomenon, J COLL I SC, 235(1), 2001, pp. 1-3
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
ISSN journal
00219797 → ACNP
Volume
235
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1 - 3
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9797(20010301)235:1<1:SOTBCM>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The jumping coalescence phenomenon between two separate water drops under m icrogravitation was observed for the first time. Two suspended water drops separated by quite a distance (0.558 mm) coalesce in a certain time (158 s) without any extra forces. The coalescence driving force within the water d rops should be responsible for the jumping coalescence phenomenon. (C) 2001 Academic Press.