Seminar topics
- Theoretical introduction to contact angle, surface free energy and adhesion
- Illustration of how contact angle, surface free energy and adhesion are related
- Detailed explanation of various measurement techniques
- Presentation of application cases and solutions
- Demonstration of methods described in lectures
- Example applications from research and development, presented by guest speakers
Work with our seminar team to gain a more in-depth understanding of wetting in processes such as coating, pretreatment and cleaning. Seminar content includes the relationships between wetting, contact angle and surface free energy (SFE), as well as the influence of polar and dispersive SFE components on wetting and adhesion. You will be introduced to the scientific background for determining SFE using various models and will learn how to apply those models through a series of concrete examples. We will provide practical demonstrations of the methods covered on our own instruments:
- Contact angle measurement using a tensiometer: the Wilhelmy method
- Optical contact angle measurement with dispensed drops
- Mobile, fully automatic SFE measurement
- Contact angle from above: using our top-view distance method to take measurements in cavities
- Measurements on very thin single fibers
- Wetting analyzes of powders, textiles and other porous materials
Who attends our seminar?
Our seminar attract people from a wide range of scientific disciplines including chemistry, physics, material science and biology amongst others. Their focus is often towards detergents, cleaners, inks, coatings, paints, emulsions, foams, pharmaceutics, cosmetics, adhesives, surface modification and many others.
Seminar venues
The event will be held at the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, located in the city center of Bristol. The airport is just 20 minutes from the center with the train and coach stations at close proximity to the course venue.
How to register?
Registration can be made by returning the attached registration form to us or online at www.kruss.de/seminars. Registration confirmation will be made upon receipt of full payment or an official purchase order.
