Abstract
Colloids differ from solutions in that the particles are large and dispersed throughout the fluid. Colloidal particles in ordered arrays exhibit optical properties different from those of the bulk solution. The properties of colloids are outlined: Brownian motion; particle repulsion and attraction; particle density. Melting and freezing of colloidal crystals is discussed. The relations between particles during these processes and the structures formed are considered. (A.Peters)
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 238-245 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | American Scientist |
| Volume | 83 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General