• Homogenization is the process of preparing fine emulsion from a coarse emulsion by converting the large globules in to small globules.
• Principle: These work on the principal of braking large globules in to small globules by passing them under pressure through a narrow orifice.
CONSTRUCTION:
• Colloid mill consists of rotor & stator. The milling surfaces are conical in shape & gap between them is about 0.002- 0.03 inch & is adjustable.
• The rotor rotates at about 3000 - 20000 rpm speed.
Working of colloidal mill
• The emulsion or suspension is placed in hopper of mill.
• It is then passed through the narrow gap between rotor & stator & thus reduced to fine particle size
• The material is thrown outward due to centrifugal action