Surface Tension and the Spreading of Liquids [Paperback]

First published in 1949, this book assesses the phenomena of surface tension and spreading for various liquids.First published in 1949 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book assesses the phenomena of surface tension and spreading for various liquids. Burdon examines the spreading of liquids on solids as well as on other liquids, including liquid metals such as mercury and gallium.First published in 1949 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book assesses the phenomena of surface tension and spreading for various liquids. Burdon examines the spreading of liquids on solids as well as on other liquids, including liquid metals such as mercury and gallium.First published in 1949 as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book assesses the phenomena of surface tension and spreading for various liquids. Burdon examines the spreading of liquids on solids as well as on other liquids, including liquid metals such as mercury and gallium. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science.Author's preface; 1. The nature of surface forces; 2. Measurement of surface tension; 3. The surface of liquid metals; 4. Spreading: general conditions; 5. Spreading on the surface of mercury; 6. Spreading on water; 7. Liquids on the surface of solids; Index.