Separatory funnel
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A separatory funnel, also known as a separation funnel, separating funnel, or colloquially sep funnel, is a piece of laboratory glassware used in liquid-liquid extractions to separate the components o
The ether layer with a dissolved yellow compound is on top and an aqueous layer is at the bottom
Apple, banana, carrot, and lettuce extraction using acetone, water, and dichloromethane. Lower layer is the organic layer.
Decantation
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Decantation is a process for the separation of mixtures of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a solid mixture such as a suspension. The layer closer to the top of the container—the less dense of th
Separatory funnel
…to release the pressure as often as needed, a step known as 'venting'. The tip of the funnel should be pointed away from the body during venting. Decantation is a process of pouring off the top layer of liquid from a bottom layer of liquid or solid Decanter centrifuge…
A centrifuge
Decantation of wine