Definitions
- Referring to the process of separating a mixture into its individual components based on their boiling points. - Describing the separation of a liquid mixture into fractions with different boiling points. - Talking about the process of purifying chemicals or isolating specific compounds from a mixture.
- Referring to the process of separating a mixture into its individual components based on their boiling points. - Describing the separation of a liquid mixture into fractions with different boiling points. - Talking about the process of purifying liquids by heating and cooling to separate the components.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve separating a mixture into its individual components.
- 2Both rely on differences in boiling points to achieve separation.
- 3Both are commonly used in the chemical industry.
- 4Both can be used to purify liquids.
- 5Both require heating and cooling of the mixture.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Fractionation is typically used to separate a mixture into fractions with different boiling points, while distillation can be used for purification or separation purposes.
- 2Method: Fractionation separates a mixture by collecting fractions at different boiling points, while distillation involves heating and cooling the mixture to separate the components.
- 3Application: Fractionation is commonly used in the petroleum industry, while distillation is used in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
- 4Output: Fractionation produces fractions with different boiling points, while distillation produces a purified liquid or gas.
- 5Equipment: Fractionation requires a fractionating column, while distillation can be performed using a simple distillation apparatus.
Remember this!
Fractionation and distillation are both processes used to separate a mixture into its individual components based on their boiling points. However, fractionation is typically used to separate a mixture into fractions with different boiling points, while distillation can be used for purification or separation purposes. Fractionation involves collecting fractions at different boiling points, while distillation involves heating and cooling the mixture to separate the components.
