Surface active agents : theoretical aspects and applications. [Theory of surface tension -- Determination of surface tension -- The structure of wetting agents and specific surface-tension agents -- Emulsions -- Plating, metal cleaning, pickling and etching -- Cosmetics -- Leather -- Flotation -- Inks -- Textiles -- Cutting oils -- Adhesives -- Foods -- Lubrication -- Soldering, brazing and welding]

x, 381 p. illus., diagrs. 22 cm. ; LC: TP149; Dewey: 668.1; 660.153 ; OCLC: 15550656 ; green cloth ; no dustjacket ; foxing ; Contents: Theory of surface tension -- Determination of surface tension -- The structure of wetting agents and specific surface-tension agents -- Emulsions -- Plating, metal cleaning, pickling and etching -- Cosmetics -- Leather -- Flotation -- Inks -- Textiles -- Cutting oils -- Adhesives -- Foods -- Lubrication -- Soldering, brazing and welding ; ".the effects of surface tension are important for the success or failure of many industrial processes.The past ten years have witnessed many such developments which range from shatterproof glass to soap.the authors present information as to the origin, effects and utilization of surface-tension phenomena in a diversity of industrial fields.".