Molecular distillation is a specialized liquid-liquid separation technique.
It operates under extremely high vacuum conditions.
This technique exploits the differences in the mean free path of molecular motions of different materials to achieve separation.
Molecular distillation allows for the separation of liquids at temperatures below their boiling points.
This makes it particularly suitable for high boiling point, heat-sensitive, and easily oxidized systems.
Due to its lower distillation temperature, reduced pressure, and short heating times, molecular distillation offers high efficiency and separation quality.
It significantly reduces the separation costs for high boiling point materials.
Molecular distillation also effectively preserves the quality of sensitive materials.
The process works by introducing the feed material into a pre-heated spinning disc within a low-pressure environment.
The material expands rapidly on the disc.
The distillation completes in a fraction of a second.
The distillate then condenses on the outer shell and flows into a collecting vessel due to gravity.
The residual matter is collected separately.
This rapid process occurs at very low temperatures, which helps avoid thermal decomposition.
The high vacuum prevents oxidation due to atmospheric exposure.
The pressure in molecular distillation is typically maintained at around 10^-3 Torr.
This is significantly lower than in other forms of distillation.
It allows molecules to travel without collisions, enhancing the purity and quality of the separated substances.
Molecular distillation is widely used in various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, and chemicals.
It is used for the purification of natural health products and functional oils, among others.
Molecular distillation provides a chemical-free alternative for maintaining the natural properties of substances.
It is a valuable tool in industries where purity and natural integrity are paramount.
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