The electrostatic potential at mineral/aqueous electrolyte interfaces contains contributions that arise from charged solid surfaces, water dipoles, dissolved hydrated ions and other electrostatic contributions. It depends on the composition of the solution, the concentration and type of dissolved ions, the type of solvent and the reactions of these species with the mineral surface. In general, the electrostatic potential decreases with distance from the surface. In the electrical interfacial layer several planes with specific electrostatic potentials are defined. By measuring these interfacial potentials (such as inner surface potential, diffuse layer potential or electrokinetic potential), information is obtained about electrostatic interactions, surface...

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