page_title: Phase separation
hierarchical_section_title: Phase separation
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: Huile d'olive &amp; vinaigre balsamique.
context_page_description: Phase separation is the creation of two distinct phases from a single homogeneous mixture. The most common type of phase separation is between two immiscible liquids such as oil and water. Colloids are formed by phase separation, though not all phase separation forms colloids - for example oil and water can form separated layers under gravity rather than remaining as microscopic droplets in suspension.
context_section_description: Phase separation is the creation of two distinct phases from a single homogeneous mixture.  The most common type of phase separation is between two immiscible liquids such as oil and water. Colloids are formed by phase separation, though not all phase separation forms colloids - for example oil and water can form separated layers under gravity rather than remaining as microscopic droplets in suspension.
caption: When mixed, oil and vinegar will phase-separate
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