Magnetic effects in particle adhesion. Part II. The influence of particle composition and size on deposition in a magnetic field

Author： Haque M.F. Kallay N. Privman V. Matijevict E.

Publisher： Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN： 1568-5616

Source： Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Vol.4, Iss.1, 1990-01, pp. : 205-220

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Abstract

The effects of a magnetic field on the deposition of particles of various compositions, sizes, shapes (spherical and rod-like) on steel beads of different kinds and sizes in an aqueous environment are described. In the systems studied, the particles and the collector bear a negative charge. If both interacting bodies have a sufficiently high magnetic moment, the magnetic force causes an enhancement in the particle attachment. The process is very sensitive to the size of the depositing solids; larger particles adhere much faster. Interpretation of the results is based on the shape of the total interaction energy function consisting of electrostatic, dispersion, and magnetic contributions. The major influence of the magnetic field is in the formation of a deep secondary minimum in which the particles, moving toward the surface, are accumulated. The magnetic force enhances the flux of these particles and deepens the minimum, causing an increase in the retention efficiency.