Table 1 Structural information of examined samples.
From: Anti-icing performance on aluminum surfaces and proposed model for freezing time calculation
No | Contact angle (°) | Work of adhesion (mN/m) | Adhesive strength (kPa) | Freezing time (s) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | 20 | 0.13966 | 1245 | 10 | Superhydrophilic |
#2 | 45 | 0.12291 | 1055 | 13 | Â |
#3 | 75 | 0.09663 | 958 | 15 | Â |
#4 | 90 | 0.072 | 580 | 25 | Â |
#5 | 120 | 0.0307 | 380 | 30 | Â |
#6 | 145 | 0.01302 | 230 | 43 | Â |
#7 | 159 | 0.00478 | 135 | 55 | Superhydrophobic |
#8 | 87 | 0.07577 | 1201 | 18 | As-received Al |