Abstract
The interaction energy between small silica particles has been calculated for a range of diameters between 2 and 30 nm. The enhancement of the coagulation rate has been calculated for these particles. The enhancement factor ranges from a maximum of about 2.62 for a 2-nm diameter pair down to 1.96 for a 30-nm diameter pair. Calculations of the aerosol size distribution indicate that a nearly self-preserving form is attained after the cessation of nucleation.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 869-875 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Aerosol Science and Technology |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - May 1990 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Science(all)
- Environmental Chemistry
- Mechanical Engineering
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Kennedy, I. M., & Harris, S. J. (1990). Enhancement of silica aerosol coagulation by Van Der Waals forces. Aerosol Science and Technology, 12(4), 869-875.