Thermodynamic investigation of surface of minerals

In this paper values of surface enthalpies and surface Gibbs free energies are given in order to characterize subsurface minerals. These values are obtained by combining standard measurements of adsorption and the Van Oss–Chaudhury–Good model [Van Oss, C.J., Chaudhury, M.K., Good, R.J., 1987. Monopolar surfaces. Adv. Coll. Interface Sci. 28, 35; Van Oss, C.J., Good, R.J., Chaudhury, M.K., 1988. Additive and nonadditive surface tension components and the interpretation of contact angles. Langmuir 4, 884; Van Oss, C.J., Giese, R.F., Costanzo, P.M., 1990. DLVO and non-DLVO interactions in hectorite. Clays Clay Min. 38, 151; Van Oss, C.J., Giese, R.F., Li, Z., Murphy, K., Norris, J., Chaudhury, M.K., Good, R.J., 1992. Determination of contact angles and pore sizes of porous media by column and thin layer wicking. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol. 6, 413.]. This model is reviewed and modified with a view to identify the types of interactions at solid–fluid interfaces and interpreting experimental results.