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peptization

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pep·tize  (pptz)
tr.v. pep·tized, pep·tiz·ing, pep·tiz·es
To disperse (a precipitate) to form a colloid.

[Greek peptein, to digest; see pekw- in Indo-European roots + -ize.]

pepti·zation (-t-zshn) n.
peptizer n.
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Noun1.peptization - the process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution
chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved


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When a low surface area adsorbent is present, an excess of the triblock builds in the aqueous phase, and the interaction of the oxyethylene units with the tale surfaces begins a peptization of large platelet aggregates that results in an increasingly competitive adsorbent surface area to the colorant's surface area.
occurs with a controlled peptization of rubber in the absence of the oil concurs with general theory.
Table 1--basic chemical structures of processing additives Group Examples Hydrocarbons Mineral oils Petrolatum Paraffin waxes Petroleum resins Fatty acid derivatives Fatty acids Fatty acid esters Fatty alcohols Metal soaps Fatty acid amides Synthetic resins Phenolic resins Low molecular weight polymers Polyethylenes Polybutenes Organo thio compounds Peptizers Table Table 2--the effect of processing additives Effects Examples Peptization 2.
 
 
 
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