How are the colloidal solutions classified, on the basis of…

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Published on: August 13, 2026

How are the colloidal solutions classified, on the basis of physical states of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium ?

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On the bases of physical state of D.P. and D.M. colloidal solution may be divided into eight system

Type of Colloidal Systems

D P	D M	Type of colloid	Examples
Solid	Solid	Solid Sol	Some coloured glasses and gem stones
Solid	Liquid	Sol	Paints, cell fluids
Solid	Gas	Aerosol	Smoke, dust
Liquid	Solid	Gel	Cheese, butter, jellies
Liquid	Liquid	Emulsion	Milk, hair cream
Liquid	Gas	Liquid Aerosol	Fog, mist, cloud, insecticide sprays
Gas	Solid	Solid Sol	Pumice stone, foam rubber
Gas	Liquid	Foam	Froath, whipped cream, soap lather.

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