In search of stable liquids

Concentration fluctuations for the Mixture fluid sample on Earth (left) and aboard Foton-M3 (right)

Most liquids are in suspension. Particles too small to see by naked eye swirl everywhere as gravity and temperature changes move them around. Keeping liquids from separating can be a hassle for the foods we buy in the supermarket, but also for the pharmaceutical industry seeking to extend the shelf life of medicine as long as possible.




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Source: ESA Space News