The effect of electrolyte concentration and ph on the flocculation and rheological behaviour of kaolinite suspensions

Journal of Engineering Science and Technology

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 430-446

  Nasser, M S ^a   James, A E ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NIZWA   (Oman)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Bingham yield stress; Floc size; Ionic strength; Kolinite; pH; Structural kinetic model

Indexed keywords

EID: 77952948070     PISSN: 18234690     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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