Filtration and centrifugation are both techniques used for separation, but they differ in terms of the force employed and the method of separation.
5 Key Points to Understand
1. Nature of the Force Employed
Filtration relies on the physical barrier of a filter media to separate the components.
Centrifugation utilizes the force generated by the spinning motion to separate the mixture based on density.
2. Method of Separation
Filtration separates the components by passing the mixture through a filter, allowing the desired components to pass through while retaining the undesired particles.
Centrifugation separates the components based on the density difference, with the denser components moving towards the outer edge of the centrifuge chamber.
3. Volume of Liquid or Gas
Filtration is often used for larger volumes of liquid or gas.
Centrifugation is more suitable for processing smaller volumes of samples.
4. Visibility of the Separation Process
Filtration allows for direct observation of the separation process.
Centrifugation does not provide the same level of visibility.
5. Common Applications
Filtration is commonly used in various industries such as water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing.
Centrifugation is commonly used in laboratories and industrial processes for various applications such as separating solids from liquids, purifying chemicals, and concentrating samples.
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