Thermodynamic, interfacial, and structural properties of polyphasic microemulsion systems

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · J. Colloid Interface Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9797(82)90194-1· OSTI ID:5393496

Bellocq, A M; Bourbon, D; Lemanceau, B; Fourche, G

The phase diagram of a brine comprising dodecane- pentanol-sodium octylbenzene sulfonate was examined, particularly in the 3-phase Winsor III region. The lowest interfacial tensions were observed in the 3-phase region. It was concluded that most microemulsion middle phases located along the microemulsion topological curve form near-critical interfaces with oil-rich and water-rich phases, showing that along the microemulsion phase curve, limits of critical behavior of bulk phases and interfaces are different. 19 references.

• OSTI ID: 5393496
• Journal Information: J. Colloid Interface Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Colloid Interface Sci.; (United States) Vol. 89:2; ISSN JCISA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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