Briefly describe the difference between High Speed Disperser and Homogenizer

High-speed dispersers and homogenizers are two commonly used laboratory and industrial equipment for the process of particle dispersion and mixing.

There are some differences in their principles, applications and working methods, and the following are their main differences:

How it works:

High-speed disperser: The high-speed disperser disperses and suspends the particles in the sample in the liquid through a rotating blade, agitator or other rotating device. The disperser pulverizes, disperses and mixes the particles through the action of high-speed stirring and shearing.

Homogenizer: The homogenizer passes the sample through a narrow channel or device through the mechanical action of high pressure, producing severe turbulence and shear force. The homogenizer breaks, disperses and homogenizes the particles through shearing and collision.

Application field:

High-speed disperser: High-speed disperser is widely used in the fields of particle dispersion, suspension preparation, dissolution and mixing. It has advantages in particle crushing, uniform mixing, and improving reaction rate, and is often used in laboratories and production processes in chemical, food, pharmaceutical and other industries.

Homogenizer: Homogenizer is mainly used for homogenizing samples, including particle size adjustment, emulsification, mixing and colloidation. It is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industries for emulsifying liquids, preparing emulsions, homogenizing cheese, preparing colloidal suspensions, etc.

How it works:

High-speed disperser: High-speed disperser usually uses a stirrer, blade or centrifugal force to rotate at high speed to generate shearing and centrifugal force to disperse and mix the particles in the sample.

Homogenizer: The homogenizer passes the liquid through a narrow channel or device under high pressure, generating high-speed turbulence and shear force, so that the particles are evenly dispersed in the liquid.

Processing capacity:

High-speed dispersers: High-speed dispersers are generally suitable for small and medium-scale sample processing, suitable for laboratory and small-scale production.

Homogenizer: Homogenizers are generally suitable for high-volume sample processing and can be used in laboratories and large-scale industrial production.

Suitable equipment needs to be selected according to specific experimental or production needs, considering factors such as sample properties, processing capacity, particle size and dispersion requirements. During the selection process, it is recommended to consult the equipment supplier for more detailed information, and evaluate and compare according to the actual situation.