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On the size dependence of the surface tension

S. Sh. Rekhviashvili, E. V. Kishtikova

Institute of Applied Mathematics and Automation, Kabardino-Balkar Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Nalchik, 360000, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia

Abstract: The general form of a differential equation that deduces a size dependence of the surface tension is derived. The well-known Gibbs–Tolman–Koenig–Buff equation for the spherical surface is a particular case of the newly derived one. Analytical solutions to this equation for the spherical, cylindrical, parabolic, and conical surfaces are found.

Received: 17.03.2010
Accepted: 20.05.2010

 English version: Technical Physics, 2011, 56:1, 143–146

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