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 |
State | Published - May 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Science(all)
- Environmental Chemistry
- Mechanical Engineering