Colloidal gel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002242",
  "term": "Colloidal gel",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A soft, solid-like material formed by the aggregation of colloidal particles into a continuous, interconnected network throughout a liquid medium. This network provides mechanical strength and elasticity to the system, preventing the particles from settling. The formation of a colloidal gel often involves a sol-gel transition, where a liquid sol transforms into a gel.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "gel",
    "colloidal",
    "network"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1807 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/colloidal-gel/"
}