Lecture 10 Flashcards
What are disperse systems?
systems which consist of 2 phases:
1) dispersed/ internal phase which is dispersed throughout the continuous phase
2) continous phase
How can dispersed systems be classified?
on the basis of their particle size or on the nature of the dispersed phase
What can particle size range from?
atomic, molecular to mm size
What kinds of dispersion systems are there?
molecular dispersion
colloidal dispersion
coarse dispersion
What is a molecular dispersion
where particle sieze fast diffusion e.g. Oxygen molecules, glucose
What is a colloidal dispersion?
Particle size 1nm-500nm
cannot be seen by ordinary microscope but can be seen through electron microscopes.
Particles can Pass through filter paper but not through semi permeable membrane –> slow diffusion
E.g. Cheese butter paint milk
What is a corase dispersion?
Particle size >500nm.
Easily visible in ordinary microscope,
Can’t pass through filter paper or semipermeable membrane as particle sizes are too big, cannot diffuse,
e.g, pharmaceutical emulsions and suspensions
How are colloidal systems dispersed?
uniformly in the external phase
what are colloidal systems of topical interest?
most drug systems are colloidal carriers
how can colloidal systems be classifieid?
on the nature of the dispersed phase and the nature of the dispersed medium
What are liquid aerosols?
a colloidal system in which the dispersion medium is a gas and the dispersed phase is a liquid
e.g. fog, clouds
what are solid aerosols?
a colloidal system in which the dispersion medium is a gas and the dispersed phase is a solid
e.g. smoke
what are foams?
a colloidal system where the dispersed medium is liquid and the dispersed phase is a gas
e.g. whipped cream, soda water
what is an emulsion?
a colloidal system in which the dispersed medium and the dispersed phase are both liquids e.g. milk, cream
What is a sol?
a colloidal system in which the dispersed medium is a liquid and the dispersed phase is a solid
e.g. paint, cell fluids
What is a solid foam?
a colloidal system in which the dispersed medium is a solid and the dispersed phase is a gas
e.g. pumice, plastic foams
what is a gel?
a colloidal system in which the dispersed medium is a solid and the dispersed phase is a liuid
What is a solid sol?
a colloidal system in which the dispersed medium and the dispersed phase are both solids
e.g. ruby glass, pearls, opals.
How can colloids be separated from molecular dispersions?
by dialysis which uses a semipermeable or cellophane membrane
the colloids cant pass through, but the molecular particles can.
What are the applications of dialysis?
used to remove impurities from the blood
often done artificially for people suffering kidney malfunction
the glomerular apparatus is like a semipermeable memebrane that does this naturally
How can the speed of dialysis be enhanced?
by applying external forces e.g. an electric current.
this is now called electrodialysis.
can also use pressure. (this is now called ultrafiltration)
What causes a colloidal particle to take on multiple forms?
the type of environment it is in.
particles in a friendly environment will disperse properly, but in an unfriendly environment, will reduce its surface area
WHat types of colloidal systems are there?
lyophobic, lyophilic and amphiphilic
What are lyophilic colloidal systems?
dispersed phase: large organic molecules within colloidal size
solvation: solvated
preparation: spontaneous by dissolving in solvent and simple mixing
viscosity: increases as concentration increases. (gels may form at a certain concentration)
Effect of electrolytes: stable in the presence of electrolytes. if high concentration of electrolyes, deviation/salting out may occur
solvent liking
easy to make
solvates fast due to attraction between 2 phases
If dispersion medium is water, the phenomena is hydration
can also be used for organic molecules e.g. acacia or gelatine in water
What is lyophobic colloidal system?
solvent hating.
Dispersed phase: Inorganic particles dispersed in water. E.g. Gold or silver
Solvation: little (The dispersed phase has very little affinity for the dispersion medium.)
Preparation: requires special procedure (condensation/aggregation or dispersion method)
Viscosity: not greatly increased due to unsolvation
Effect of electrolytes: sensitive to added electrolyte
What is the dispersion method?
method of colloidal preparation where you try to reduce coarse particle to colloidal range by grinding particles using a colloidal mill.
This consists of 2 blades rotating in opposite direction.
The coarse particles are placed inside and grinded to form lyophobic colloids.
What is the condensation/aggregation method?
Method of colloidal preparation where we use the materials which are in a sub colloidal range and try to make them aggregate to colloidal range.
The main conditions required is supersaturation which is achieved by reducing the temperature
This is followed by formation and growth of nuclei.
Can use this method to prepare the colloids, as well as change the dispersion