Chapter

Introduction to Colloids

From Introduction to Soil Science by Amber Anderson and Rivka Fidel

Concepts

1. Soil Colloid

   "A colloid is a particle or liquid droplet less than one micrometer in diameter. Colloids may be organic or inorganic and may occur as solids or liquids. Because their small size produces very high su

2. Four Types

   "The four main soil colloid categories are crystalline silicate clays or phyllosilicates, poorly crystalline silicates, oxides and hydroxides, and organic colloids. These groups differ in composition,