Decantation Procedure to Separate Solid and Liquid
The procedure to separate solid and liquid is as follows,
- Preparation: Ensure that the mixture of solid and liquid is in a container or test tube. If the mixture is in a solid form, wait for it to settle at the bottom of the container or test tube.
- Tilt the container: Gently tilt the container to one side, allowing the solid to settle at the bottom.
- Pouring the liquid: Using a glass rod or pipette, slowly pour the liquid layer on top of the solid from one side of the container, taking care not to disturb the solid. This process separates the solid from the liquid based on the principle that denser substances sink and less dense substances do not.
- Completion: Allow the liquid to pour out until the solid is no longer visible at the bottom of the container. If necessary, use a clean, dry paper towel or tissue to remove any remaining liquid around the solid.
- Collection: Carefully collect the liquid that has been separated from the solid, taking care not to disturb the solid.
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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