point of zero charge (p.z.c.)

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A surface charge is at its point of zero charge when the surface charge density is zero. It is a value of the negative logarithm of the activity in the bulk of the charge-determining ions.
Source:
PAC, 1991, 63, 895. 'Nomenclature, symbols, definitions and measurements for electrified interfaces in aqueous dispersions of solids (Recommendations 1991)' on page 902 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163060895)