A relaxation equation determining the regular tendency of the concentration of binary solution in the growing droplet to the stationary value, at which there is a self-similar solution to the problem of the condensation in a binary mixture, is derived. An analytical solution of the relaxation equation is obtained and it is demonstrated that the stationary value of concentration is achieved via the power law. The time interval that elapses from the emergence of the droplet until the diffusion regime of droplet growth and derived relaxation equation become effective is revealed. The stationary value of concentration is found for the model of ideal solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)297-302
Number of pages6
JournalColloid Journal
Volume70
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2008

    Scopus subject areas

  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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