Molecular Theory of Capillarity

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:appliesTo interfaces
liquids
gptkbp:basedOn molecular interactions
gptkbp:describes capillary action
gptkbp:explains surface tension
contact angle
liquid rise in capillaries
meniscus formation
wetting phenomena
gptkbp:field physical chemistry
physics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Molecular Theory of Capillarity
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Pierre-Simon_Laplace
gptkb:Thomas_Young
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Mécanique_Céleste
gptkbp:relatedTo intermolecular forces
cohesion
adhesion
Young-Laplace equation
gptkbp:yearProposed 1805
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:J._S._Rowlinson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7