Physical Chemistry of Surfaces

Capillarity. The Nature and Thermodynamics of Liquid Interfaces. Surface Films on Liquid Substrates. Electrical Aspects of Surface Chemistry. Long-Range Forces. Surfaces of Solids. Surfaces of Solids: Microscopy and Spectroscopy. The Formation of a New Phase--Nucleation and Crystal Growth. The Solid-Liquid Interface--Contact Angle. The Solid-Liquid Interface--Adsorption from Solution. Friction and Lubrication--Adhesion. Wetting, Flotation, and Detergency. Emulsions, Foams, and Aerosols. The Solid-Gas Interface--General Considerations. Adsorption of Gases and Vapors on Solids. Chemisorption and Catalysis. Index.