Fractional distillation
Videos
Fractional distillation is the separation of a mixture into its component parts, or fractions. Chemical compounds are separated by heating them to a temperature at which one or more fractions of the m
Typical industrial fractional distillation columns
Liquid nitrogen
Videos
Liquid nitrogen is nitrogen in a liquid state at low temperature. It has a boiling point of about −196 °C. Liquid nitrogen is produced industrially by fractional distillation of liquid air. It is a co
Fractional distillation
…given desired separation, the fewer theoretical plates are required. Fractional distillation is also used in air separation, producing liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, and highly concentrated argon. Distillation of chlorosilanes also enable the production of high-purity silicon for use as a semiconductor. In industrial…
Liquid nitrogen
Students preparing homemade ice cream with a dewar of liquid nitrogen
Liquid nitrogen may be used for cooling an overclocked computer, when an extreme measure of cooling is needed.
A milkshake prepared with liquid nitrogen. Nitrogen vapour can be seen emanating from the top of the glass.