also called the surface tension (N m–1)
square gradient contribution to surface free energy (J m–2)
Cahn, J. W.; Hilliard, J. E. "Free Energy of a Nonuniform System. I. Interfacial Free Energy,"J. Chem. Phys. 1958, 28, 258-267.
k > 0
Thermodynamic approach
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