Condensation effects in the spreading of a liquid

Authors
Shanahan, MER
Citation
Mer. Shanahan, Condensation effects in the spreading of a liquid, CR AC S IV, 2(1), 2001, pp. 157-162
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
COMPTES RENDUS DE L ACADEMIE DES SCIENCES SERIE IV PHYSIQUE ASTROPHYSIQUE
ISSN journal
12962147 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
157 - 162
Database
ISI
SICI code
1296-2147(200101/02)2:1<157:CEITSO>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The spreading of liquid drops on solids is generally explained by two class es of models: the molecular kinetic approach and the hydrodynamic approach. We propose another approach, complementary to the former, in which condens ation of the liquid vapour near the triple line plays a role in spreading. (C) 2001 Academie des sciences/Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.