ostwald ripening

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What does ostwald ripening mean?

An observed phenomenon in solid solutions or liquid sols, where an inhomogeneous structure changes over time, i.e. small crystals or particles dissolve and redeposit onto larger crystals or particles.

Where does ostwald ripening come from?

First described by Wilhelm Ostwald in 1896.

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