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What happens when gelatin is mixed with gold sol?

Gold sol is lyophobic colloid by nature. When gelatin is added to it, gelatin forms a protective layer on gold sol, thus preventing coagulation. So gold sol becomes stabilized by adding gelatin which is a lyophilic sol.


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