Question

What is meant by the non-wettability of the mineral particles?

Answer 1

Non-wettability:

• Wettability is the tendency of the liquid to spread on a solid surface while non-wettability is the opposite of it.
• It is the property of mineral particles which is meant by non-mixing of solute with the solvent.

Example of Non-wettability:

• Water is non-wetting on waxy surfaces and beads up.