Types of Colloids

Types of Colloidal Systems

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1. Solid Sol

   Dispersed phase -> Solid Dispersion medium -> Solid Examples: Some Coloured Glasses and Gem Stones

2. Sol

   Dispersed phase -> Solid Dispersion medium -> Liquid Examples: Paints, Cell fluids

3. Solid Aerosol

   Dispersed phase -> Solid Dispersion medium -> Gas Examples: Smoke, dust

4. Gel

   Dispersed phase -> Liquid Dispersion medium -> Solid Examples: Cheese, jellies

5. Emulsion

   Dispersed phase -> Liquid Dispersion medium -> Liquid Examples: Milk, hair cream, butter

6. Aerosol

   Dispersed phase -> Liquid Dispersion medium -> Gas Examples: Fog, mist, cloud, insecticide sprays

7. Solid Foam

   Dispersed phase -> Gas Dispersion medium -> Solid Examples: Pumice stone, foam rubber, cake, bread

8. Foam

   Dispersed phase -> Gas Dispersion medium -> Liquid Examples: Froth, whipped cream, soap lather