The effect of water on the zeta potential of chromium dioxide in tetrahydrofuran

G. F. Hudson, S. Raghavan

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Abstract

Experiments have been performed to determine the effect of water on dilute suspensions of CrO2 in tetrahydrofuran (THF). The effect of water in the solvent as well as on the particle surface has been investigated using electrokinetic and dispersion stability measurements. Results of these investigations have shown that the zeta potential of dried CrO2 (physisorbed water removed) in THF is positive and is dependent on the water content in THF. The zeta potential exhibits a maximum at about 1,800 ppm water. Good correlation also exists between the electrokinetic and dispersion stability measurements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)77-81
Number of pages5
JournalColloid & Polymer Science
Volume266
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1988
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Zeta potential
  • charging mechanism
  • chromium dioxide
  • non-aqueous
  • tetrahydrofuran
  • water

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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