Responding to Terry, Frank wrote: > > 1. Does particle size matter below a certain size? > > (1/4" chunks are too big, yes!) This is one of, if not > > the major, consideration. > > Particle size is important in determining particle surface area. It is > the particle surface area that reacts with the environment. > > Increase the (particle) surface area and the reaction with the > environment increases. (it is this statement of scientific fact which > seems to annoy some folks).
As to annoyance, I'll jump in now to suggest it's because there is an implied link to effectiveness that is not yet supported adequately, nor the suggestion that the "infinite surface area" of ionic isn't as good in some instances, nor that particles are unchanged in vivo, ad infinitum... Substituting something like the following statement for the final paranthetical remark in Frank's message... " There is not yet a consensus that this implies increased effectiveness in vivo, but that is my belief." ... would render his statement diplomatically safe, would it not? Be well, Mike Devour silver-list owner [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
