Dispersive Adhesion - Source of Dispersive Adhesion Attractions

Source of Dispersive Adhesion Attractions

The source of adhesive forces, according to the dispersive adhesion mechanism, is the weak interactions that occur between molecules close together. These interactions include London dispersion forces, Keesom forces, Debye forces and hydrogen bonds. Taken on an individual basis, these attractions are not very strong, but when summed over the bulk of a material, can become significant.

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