Measurement of surface tension

Abstract

This paper (a) presents a brief survey of the more important of the methods which have been employed in the measurement of surface tension, (&) calls attention to some of the more important facts vrhich must be kept in mind by one wishing to succeed in such measurements, (c) indicates certain errors which are frequently made and shows how they may be avoided, and (d) gives the working equations that are applicable to the methods considered. A bibliography of more than 100 selected papers is appended. In each instance the purpose for which the reference was selected is indicated.