Laboratory of Richard J. Reeder, Dept. of Geosciences, Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York 11794-2100
Aimee Pak
Undergraduate Student
Chemistry Honors-Senior Research
Lab: 217 ESS Building
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2100
Calcite Particle Behavior
The goal of my research is to see if there is any significant affect on calcite
particle behavior due to its surface. I am looking at calcite particles of several different morphologies in water
suspensions and comparing their behavior using zeta potential analysis. The slightly soluble nature of calcite
complicates the stabilization process and analysis. I am also interested in whether there is an effect caused
by the surfactants coating the calcite. These surfactants are added by the chemical manufacturers to prevent
the calcite from flocculating together while in an aqueous environment.
