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Gypsum dissolution: A comparison of laser‐light scattering and conductance techniques
Author(s) -
Prick Peter A. J.,
Borsboom Peter C. F.,
Arends Joop
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.280361006
Subject(s) - dissolution , gypsum , light scattering , scattering , conductance , materials science , laser , solubility , optics , chemistry , physics , metallurgy , condensed matter physics
Laser‐light scattering measurements can be used for investigations of solid dissolution in a liquid. In this paper the dissolution of gypsum in water is followed by scattering and conductance measurements. Both types of measurement are carried out simultaneously. The sensitivity of the scattering technique and its special applicability in solubility determinations is discussed.