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1 The Measurement of surface energy of polymer by means of contact angles of liquids on solid surfaces A short overview of frequently used methods by Finn Knut Hansen Department of Chemistry University of Oslo 2 Definitions Surface tension and surface energy L F dx Surface tension form force: The force, F, involved in stretching a film is: F = γ L γ = surface tension (constant) This means: γ = F/L i.e. force/unit length Units: N/m or mN/m (= dyn/cm in c.g.s units) Surface energy from work: The work, dW, involved in increasing the surface by a length dx is: dW = dG = γ L dx = γ dA This means: γ = dG/dA i.e. free energy/unit area 2 Units: J/m = N/m Surface tension and surface energy are interchangeable definitions with the same units Work of adhesion and work of cohesion Work of adhesion The work of adhesion between 2 (incompatible) substances is: γ1 Wa = W = γ + γ - γ 12 1 2 12 γ12 W12 γ12 a or: γ = γ + γ - W γ2 12 1 2 Work of cohesion The work of cohesion of a single substance is: