A theory of heterogeneous vapor condensation for a practically important case of macroscopic condensation centers is developed and the conditions of its applicability are formulated. Main kinetic characteristics of heterogeneous nucleation of supercritical droplets in vapor are determined in the analytical form depending on external parameters of the theory related to the vapor and condensate properties, condensation centers size and concentration, and rate of ideal supersaturation grow in time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-194
Number of pages12
JournalKolloidnyj Zhurnal
Volume59
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1 Feb 1997

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  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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