Homogenization (chemistry)

Homogenizing valve, a method to homogenize at high pressure[1]

Homogenization or homogenisation is any of several processes used to make a mixture of two mutually non-soluble liquids the same throughout.[2] This is achieved by turning one of the liquids into a state consisting of extremely small particles distributed uniformly throughout the other liquid. A typical example is the homogenization of milk, wherein the milk fat globules are reduced in size and dispersed[3] uniformly through the rest of the milk.[4]

  1. ^ "The Effect of the Second-Stage Homogenizing Valve" (PDF) (Technical bulletin). SPXFLOW. September 2019. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  2. ^ Brakeman, Rob. "Homogenizing Process | Homogenization | Sonic Mixing Corp". Sonic Corporation. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  3. ^ "Why Is Milk Homogenized and What Are its Effects? | Dairy Nutrition". dairynutrition.ca. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  4. ^ "Homogenization", Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition, Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., retrieved October 6, 2013