Sedimentation and Decantation
Sedimaentation is the process in which the heavier, insoluble, solid impurities present in a liquid eventually settels at the bottom of the container.
Whereas decantation is the process of separating the liquid from the solid impurities that are settled at the bottom of the container by pouring the liquid into another vessel.
Sedimentation Vs Decantation
Sedimentation and Decantation process are the process that are used to filter or separate impurities from various liquids and the difference between them can be understood by the table added below,
Difference between Sedimentation and Decantation |
|
---|---|
Sedementation |
Decantation |
In Sedimentation process the insoluble solid impurities settels at the bottom of the liquid. |
In this process the liquid is separated from the solid impurities by pouring it in other vessel. |
Sedementation example is settling of dust dissolve in the liquid vessel. |
Decantation example is poring the sedimentated liquid into another vessel such that only pure liquid is transferred to the vessel. |
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
Contact Us