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Micelle aggregation numbers from colligative properties

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An equilibrium model has been developed to derive micelle aggregation numbers n from colligative properties of surfactant solutions, with special regard to freezing point depression. The introduction of a mass action approach in the solute activity equation allows to get aggregation numbers close to those obtained from light scattering. The model can be applied with small formal changes to ionic and nonionic surfactants.

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    La Mesa, C. Micelle aggregation numbers from colligative properties. Colloid & Polymer Sci 268, 959–964 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01469375

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