floc

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When a @S05727@ is colloidally @U06569@ the formation of aggregates is called @C01117@ or @A00182-2@. Some authors distinguish between @A00182-1@ and @A00182-2@, the latter implying the formation of a loose or open @NT07562@ which may or may not separate macroscopically. The loose structure formed in this way is called a floc.
Source:
PAC, 1972, 31, 577. (Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry) on page 610 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'floc' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02428 RIS BibTex EndNote
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