The wetting of an adherent surface by an adhesive is related to________________?

Correct answer: A. Surface energy of the adherent

  • A. Surface energy of the adherent
  • B. Surface texture of the adherent
  • C. Surface tension of the adherent
  • D. Nature of the adherent that is crystalline or amorphous

Explanation

Wetting depends strongly on the surface energy of the adherend: high surface energy promotes spreading of the adhesive and better contact. Surface texture can influence retention, but it is not the primary definition of wetting.

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