Table 2 Data comparing simulated and experimental mean particle size for variable pH (fixed ratio 2:1) case. The experimental trend in size variation is in close conformity with mean particle size from simulation
| pH | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| k c (M−1 s−1) | 3750 | 9605 | 7655 | 716 |
| Plasmon peak (nm) | 535 | 525 | 521 | 537 |
| Experimental particle size (nm) | 29 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| Simulated particle size (nm) | 25 | 10 | 12 | 108 |