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homogeneous nucleation

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homogeneous nucleation [‚hō·mə¦jē·nē·əs ‚nü·klē′a·shən]
(physical chemistry)
The process of creation of vapor bubble nuclei in a superheated liquid away from bounding walls and in the absence of any foreign material.


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Additionally, the nucleant surface, more precisely, the surface tension, the shape as well as the roughness, are further important factors, which determine whether heterogeneous nucleation is energetically favored as compared to homogeneous nucleation (35-38).
Since these are like substances, homogeneous nucleation occurs and the liquid builds up, forming droplets that flow into a flux collection jar for removal.
 
 
 
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