Decantation Examples
The decantation process is applied in various processes such as,
- Purification of Liquids: Decantation is frequently used to purify a liquid by separating it from a suspension of insoluble particles. For example, in the wine industry, decantation is used to separate the wine from potassium bitartrate crystals to avoid the unsavory taste, making the wine more tonic and Tartish.
- Everyday Examples: It is also used in various everyday scenarios, such as separating oil and vinegar, decontaminating mercury, and processing sugar beets.
Decantation
Decantation is a process of separation of liquid from solid and other immiscible liquids by removing the liquid layer at the top from the layer of liquid or solid below. It is a process deeply rooted in the tradition of winemaking. The decantation process is also used in our household by our mothers to remove smaller impurities of mud and dust from rice and pulse using water.
In general, the process of separation of solid impurities from the liquid solution is termed decantation. In this article, we learn about Decantation, Types of Decantation, Loading Decantation, and others in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Decantation?
- Decantation Process
- Types of Decantation
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Decantation
- Sedimentation and Decantation
- Decantation Examples
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