Module 4: "Surface Thermodynamics"
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Now, we calculate the effect of surfactants on interfacial tension. Gibbs Duhem equation for bulk is

Gibbs Duhem equation for interface is given by

Assuming system is in thermal and chemical equilibrium at constant temperature . We get,

Hence,
(6.2)

 

 

where is concentration. Therefore