Surface layer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011652",
  "term": "Surface layer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The region of a phase that is immediately adjacent to an interface and exhibits properties different from the bulk phase. This layer is typically a few molecular diameters thick and is where interfacial phenomena occur. Its characteristics are influenced by the nature of the adjacent phase.",
  "synonyms": [
    "interfacial layer"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "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 583 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/surface-layer/"
}