Turbidimetry and nephelometry are techniques used to analyze suspensions. Nephelometry measures scattered light at a 90 degree angle to determine concentration, while turbidimetry measures transmitted light at 180 degrees. Factors like concentration, particle geometry, and the refractive index difference affect measurements. Instruments include turbidimeters, which use blue filters or 530 nm light, and nephelometers, which use visible filters. Both techniques are used to quantitatively analyze various substances in applications like water treatment and pollution analysis.