What does the term Colloid mean and why is it used with so many types of silver products? What does the term “Colloidal Silver” mean?
The term colloid was first used in 1861 by Thomas Graham, and is greek for “glue”. A colloid refers to tiny particles suspended in any medium, typically a liquid or gel. Particles are usually sized between 1 – 1000 nanometers in diameter. Colloidal Silver technically does not refer to silver ions or complex compounds in ionic form ( aqueous solutions, dissolved solids, etc. ). However, the term “Colloidal Silver” has truly lost its scientific meaning, and should be considered a generic term for health products containing silver in a fluid medium. A statement that a substance is “Colloidal Silver” is not nearly enough information to gauge the type of product being offered.
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