Kinetic+Inhibition

=Kinetic Inhibition=

Kinetic inhibition is established when the inhibitors adsorb onto the crystal surface, which prevents further growth of the crystal. Kinetic inhibitors (also known as threshold inhibitors) are normally favoured over thermodynamic inhibitors in the use of scale removal since only a small amount of kinetic inhibitors are needed to block the surface of the crystal growth site. This form of inhibition may be further characterized by two main categories: **nucleation inhibition** and **crystal growth inhibition**. Since both mechanisms can get very complicated, simplified theoretical explanations will be provided for both before the inhibition mechanisms will be discussed.


 * Nucleation **


 * Crystal Growth **


 * Inhibition **