Colloidal dispersion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002240",
  "term": "Colloidal dispersion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A heterogeneous system where finely divided particles, with at least one dimension in the colloidal size range (1 nm to 1 µm), are uniformly distributed in a continuous medium. These systems are thermodynamically unstable but can be kinetically stable for extended periods. Examples include emulsions, sols, and gels.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "colloidal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "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 605 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/colloidal-dispersion/"
}