The Theory of Emulsions and Emulsification

Abstract

DR. CLAYTON'S book is a fitting sequel to earlier issues of the series of “Text-books of Chemical Research and Engineering” to which it belongs. These have included volumes on molecular physics, the physics and chemistry of colloids, surface tension, catalysis, and catalytic hydrogenation. The skilful blending of advanced theory with advanced practice which characterises Dr. Clayton's book is therefore by no means a novel feature of these text-books. The author claims that his chief aim has been “to follow a logical line of development based on modern physico-chemical principles,” and that “technical applications of emulsions have only been introduced either as illustrating some particular laboratory method on a large scale or because some important theoretical point is involved.”