TOM Flashcards
1
Q
Define Colloid
A
Colloid materials are composed of at least two phases
– One phase dispersed in a second continuous phase
Must have at least one dimension in the Colloidal domain- defined as extending from 1 nm- 1000 nm (1 μm)
2
Q
What are the different phases in a colloidal system
A
alpha- Continuous phase (Completely interconnected)
Beta- Dispersed phase (seperated into individual objects)
