Young Laplace equation:
other uses γ instead of σ for surface/interfacial tension (i.e. Pashley 2004). Common unit is dyne/cm (1 dyne = 1 micro Newton (μN) ).
Young Laplace equation:
other uses γ instead of σ for surface/interfacial tension (i.e. Pashley 2004). Common unit is dyne/cm (1 dyne = 1 micro Newton (μN) ).
Pashley RM, Karaman ME. 2004. Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry. West Sussex: J Wiley.
Applied Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Richard M. Pashley and Marilyn E. Karaman. 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. West Sussex PO19 8SQ, England.
Surface energy of a liquid actually gives rise to a ‘surface tension’ or force acting to oppose any increase in surface area.
Thus, we have to ‘blow’ to create a soap bubble by stretching a soap film. A spherical soap bubble is formed in response to the tension in the bubble surface.