Coagulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002150",
  "term": "Coagulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which dispersed particles in a colloid aggregate to form larger masses, leading to their separation from the dispersion medium. This destabilization of the colloidal system results from the reduction of electrostatic repulsion between particles, allowing attractive forces to dominate. It can be induced by adding electrolytes, changing pH, or heating the system.",
  "synonyms": [
    "flocculation"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "aggregate",
    "agglomeration",
    "sol",
    "unstable"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 85 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 609 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/coagulation/"
}