Orthokinetic aggregation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008341",
  "term": "Orthokinetic aggregation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of particle aggregation in a colloidal system driven by shear forces or fluid flow, where particles collide due to their different velocities in the flowing medium. This mechanism contrasts with perikinetic aggregation, which is driven by Brownian motion. The rate of orthokinetic aggregation depends on the shear rate and particle concentration.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "probability",
    "sedimentation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 610 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/orthokinetic-aggregation/"
}