Colloids can be classified as follows:
Dispersed Phase | ||||
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Dispersing Phase | Gas | - | [Liquid Aerosol]?, e.g.: fog, mist | [Solid Aerosol]?, e.g.: smoke, dust |
Liquid | Foam?, e.g.: whipped cream | Emulsion, e.g.: milk, mayonnaise, hand cream | Sol, e.g.: paint, ink | |
Solid | [Solid Foam]?, e.g.: styrofoam | Gel?, e.g.: gelatin, jelly, cheese | [Solid Sol]?, e.g.: ruby glass |