Dispersed phase and Dispersion phase of Colloids

Technical name of contents	Dispersed phase	Dispersion phase	Examples
Sol	Solid	Liquid	Ink, soap solution, starch solution, most paints
Solid sol	Solid	Solid	Coloured gemstones like ruby
Aerosol	a. Solid b. Liquid	Gas Gas	Smoke, automobile exhausts, hairspray, fog, mist, clouds
Emulsion	Liquid	Liquid	Milk, butter, face cream
Foam	Gas	Liquid	Fire–extinguisher foam, soap bubbles, shaving cream, beer foam
Solid foam	Gas	Solid	Insulating foam, foam rubber, sponge, bread
Gel	Solid	Liquid	Jellies, gelatin, hair gel