Can vibration be used to uniformly mix a solution?

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Vibration, particularly acoustic vibration, may be effective in achieving a uniform suspension of insoluble solids in liquid solutions. The discussion highlights the need for research on the specific frequencies and magnitudes required to create and maintain such suspensions. While there are established methods for mixing using blade stirrers, the relationship between vibration parameters and mixing efficiency is less clear. Participants in the thread suggest looking for existing studies or formulas that relate vibration to mixing outcomes. Further experimentation in a lab setting is anticipated to provide practical insights into this mixing technique.
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Hi everyone. I'm wondering if vibration (likely acoustic) could be used to achieve a uniform suspension of an insoluble solid within a liquid solution? It seems completely reasonable to me, but I'm unable to find any information on the topic. I'm planning on getting in a lab to test it soon. Can anyone offer insight on what to expect or where to look for research in this area?

Thanks for your time.
 
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You can use it to make suspensions, and to break suspensions.
http://engineeringworks.tamu.edu/2012/mixing-and-unmixing/
 
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Thanks for the link Bystander. Do you know of any laws associated with this phenomenon? For example, say I give you the density and volume of a liquid and a solid in a solution. I want to achieve a uniform suspension (illustration C) of the solid within the liquid. What kind of frequency must I introduce and at what magnitude? I know there are established formulae to achieve this with a blade stirrer, is there an established way to relate this to vibration?
 
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