Effect of surfactants on crystal structure modification of stearic acid

Nissim Garti*, Edna Wellner, Sara Sarig

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Abstract

Stearic acid can exist in three main crystal structure modifications. The crystal structure is determined by solute-solvent interactions. When changes occur in the growth conditions, for instance in flow regime or by increased cooling rate, the crystal modifications is affected. Addition of small amounts of surfactants will force the stearic acid to crystallize in only one modification regardless of the crystallization conditions and the nature of the solvent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)577-584
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume57
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1982

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