Difference between Suspension and Emulsion
The table below shows
the main differences between Suspension and Emulsion:
Suspension |
Emulsion |
Type of mixture |
|
It is a heterogeneous mixture,
where the dispersed particles are large and settle on standing |
It is a heterogeneous mixture of
two immiscible liquids. It is a type of colloids and dispersed particle do
not settle on standing |
Particle size |
|
Suspended particles of size more
than 1000 nm. May be visible through the naked eye |
Dispersed particles of size 1 to
1000 nm. Not visible through the naked eye |
Dispersed phase and the Dispersion medium |
|
Solid particles are dispersed in
any medium, that can be solid, gas or liquid |
Both dispersed phase and the
dispersion medium are liquid |
Separation of components |
|
Can be separated by filtration |
Cannot be separated by filtration |
Scattering of light |
|
May scatter light or opaque |
Shows Tyndall effect |
Stability |
|
Suspending agents are required for
the stability |
Emulsifying agents are required
for the stability |
Examples |
|
Sand in water, flour in water |
Milk, vanishing cream, butter |
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