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Distillation
Separation technique based on boiling point differences.
Simple Distillation
Technique for large boiling point differences (>50°C).
Fractional Distillation
Technique for close boiling point differences (<50°C).
Boiling Point
Temperature at which a liquid turns to vapor.
Vaporization
Process of converting liquid to vapor by heating.
Condensation
Process of cooling vapor to form liquid.
Distillation Flask
Container used for heating liquid mixtures.
Condenser
Device that cools vapor to liquid form.
Receiving Flask
Container for collecting condensed liquid.
Fractionating Column
Column enhancing separation in fractional distillation.
Separation Efficiency
Effectiveness of separating components in distillation.
Purification
Process of removing impurities from a substance.
Crude Oil Refining
Separation of crude oil into useful components.
Ethanol Distillation
Process of extracting ethanol from fermented liquids.
Chemical Industry
Sector utilizing distillation for chemical separation.
Single-stage Separation
Separation method in simple distillation.
Multiple Cycles
Repeated vaporization and condensation in fractional distillation.
Glass Beads
Material used in fractionating columns for surface area.
Temperature Gradient
Variation of temperature along the distillation column.
Non-volatile Substance
Component that does not vaporize during distillation.
Impurities
Unwanted substances mixed with the target liquid.
Liquid Mixture
Combination of two or more liquids.
Volatile Component
Substance that vaporizes easily at lower temperatures.
Heating Process
Initial step in both distillation techniques.
Condensed Liquid
Liquid formed from cooled vapor.
Seawater Distillation
Process of removing salt from seawater.
Purity Level
Degree of absence of impurities in a substance.
Applications of Distillation
Uses include refining, purification, and separation.
Alcohol Production
Distillation method for producing spirits.
Fraction Collection
Gathering different components based on boiling points.
Distillation Technique
Method used to separate liquid mixtures.
Boiling Point Difference
Key factor determining distillation method choice.
Liquid Purification
Removing contaminants from liquids like water.
Chemical Separation
Isolating chemicals based on boiling point differences.
