what is distillation give its principle
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Distillation Definition. Distillation is a widely used method for separating mixtures based on differences in the conditions required to change the phase of components of the mixture. To separate a mixture of liquids, the liquid can be heated to force components, which have different boiling points, into the gas phase.
Distillation and its principle
Explanation:
Distillation is the process of purification of water and other liquids which is based on the principles of boiling, evaporation and condensation
Major steps in a water distillation assembly are as follows-
- Water is boiled and the water vapors are directed to a condensation unit
- The water vapors in the condensation unit subjected to low temperature and form droplets
- These droplets are collected in clean sterile containers to give distilled water.
Distillation is also involved in the purification of crude oil, aromatic oils its.