Can vibration be used to uniformly mix a solution?

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The discussion centers on the use of acoustic vibration to achieve uniform suspension of insoluble solids within liquid solutions. Participants highlight the potential of vibration for both creating and breaking suspensions. Key inquiries include the relationship between frequency and magnitude of vibration needed to maintain a uniform suspension, as well as the existence of established formulae analogous to those used for blade stirrers. A resource from Texas A&M Engineering is provided for further exploration of mixing and unmixing techniques.

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  • Understanding of acoustic vibration principles
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  • Basic grasp of density and volume calculations in solutions
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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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