Capillary Phenomena And Supercooling (1917)

By Edward A. Rykenboer

Book Overview

Capillary Phenomena And Supercooling is a scientific book written by Edward August Rykenboer and published in 1917. The book focuses on the study of capillary phenomena, which are the physical and chemical interactions between liquids and solid surfaces. The author explores the different theories and experiments related to capillary phenomena, including the effects of temperature, pressure, and surface tension.The book also delves into the phenomenon of supercooling, which occurs when a liquid is cooled below its freezing point without solidifying. Rykenboer discusses the various factors that contribute to supercooling, such as impurities in the liquid and the presence of a nucleating agent.Throughout the book, Rykenboer provides detailed explanations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex concepts of capillary phenomena and supercooling. He also includes numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the practical applications of these phenomena in fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering.Capillary Phenomena And Supercooling is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, and students interested in the study of liquids and their interactions with solid surfaces. It is a seminal work in the field of capillary phenomena and remains relevant to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162075066
• ISBN13: 9781162075068
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"