Decantation Process
Decantation process of separating mixtures involves pouring the mixture into a container and allowing it to settle. The layer closer to the top of the container, which is less dense than the two, is then carefully poured off, leaving the denser layer behind. In the case of solid and liquid mixtures, Decantation is done by allowing gravity to pull the solid fragments to settle at the bottom of the container.
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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