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Gibbs--Thomson relation

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The Gibbs--Thomson relation shifts the equilibrium chemical potential or composition at a curved interface by an amount proportional to its mean curvature. Small droplets therefore have a larger equilibrium solubility than flat interfaces.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / iii / Paper 344 / 2 / b / Solution

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