Citation:
Nissim Garti, Wellner, Edna , and Sarig, Sara. . 1982. “Effect Of Surfactants On Crystal Structure Modification Of Stearic Acid.”. Journal Of Crystal Growth, 57, 3, Pp. 577–584. doi:10.1016/0022-0248(82)90076-8.
Abstract:
Stearic acid can exit in 3 main crystal structure modifications. The crystal structure is detd. by solute-solvent interactions. When changes occur in the growth conditions, for instance in flow regime or by increased cooling rate, the crystal modification is affected. Addn. of small amts. of surfactants will force the stearic acid to crystallize in only one modification regardless of the crystn. and the nature of the solvent. [on SciFinder(R)]