Perikinetic aggregation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008638",
  "term": "Perikinetic aggregation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of particle aggregation in a colloidal suspension driven by random Brownian motion, where particles collide and coalesce due to their thermal energy. This type of aggregation is dominant in quiescent or slowly stirred systems. The rate of perikinetic aggregation depends on factors such as particle concentration and solution viscosity.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Brownian motion",
    "probability"
  ],
  "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/perikinetic-aggregation/"
}