Crystals in Gels and Liesegang Rings

Zusammenfassung This! the first comprehensive overview of the methods of crystal growth in gels! reviews the field! covering the underlying physics as well as the empirical experience of growth techniques accumulated over the last century. In addition! the phenomenon of periodic precipitation! which often governs the distribution of crystals in laboratory growth systems! is discussed. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; List of symbols; 1. History and nature of the gel method; 2. Gel structure and properties; 3. Growth mechanisms; 4. Nucleation; 5. Liesegang rings; Appendices; References; Index.

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• Authors: Henisch Heinz K., Heinz K. Henisch, Heinz K. (Pennsylvania State University) Henisch
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.08.2005
• EAN: 9780521018180
• ISBN: 978-0-521-01818-0
• No. of pages: 212
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Mineralogy, petrography