Clay Alignment in Electric Fields

  • R. C. Castberg Department of Physics, University of Oslo
  • Z. Rozynek Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
  • J. O. Fossum Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
  • K . J. Måløy Department of Physics, University of Oslo
  • P. Dommersnes Department of Physics, University of Oslo
  • E. G. Flekkøy Department of Physics, University of Oslo

Abstract

The response of rotational alignment of lithium fluorohectorite (Li-Fh) to an external electric field has been studied by employing image analysis. Large aggregates consisting of many single clay particles were prepared using a sedimentation technique in order to control both their shapes and sizes. Such aggregates have a layered structure which was confirmed by wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) studies. Measuring the electric-field-induced alignment of these particles we obtained a data collapse by plotting ln(i) versus t/E2, where i is the rotational angle, t is time and E is the electric field strength.

Published
Aug 14, 2012
How to Cite
CASTBERG, R. C. et al. Clay Alignment in Electric Fields. Revista Cubana de Física, [S.l.], v. 29, n. 1E, p. 1E17-1E19, aug. 2012. ISSN 2224-7939. Available at: <https://revistacubanadefisica.org/index.php/rcf/article/view/RCF_29-1E_017_2012>. Date accessed: 24 apr. 2024.
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Vol 29 No 1E (2012): March COMeeting'12
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Original Articles (E)

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