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<onlyinclude>'''Centrifugation''' is a mechanical separation process which involves the use of the centrifugal force to separate particles from a solution according to their size, shape, density, medium viscosity and rotor speed. The more dense components of the mixture migrate away from the axis of the centrifuge, while the less dense components of the mixture migrate towards the axis.</onlyinclude> | <onlyinclude>'''Centrifugation''' is a mechanical separation process which involves the use of the centrifugal force to separate particles from a solution according to their size, shape, density, medium viscosity and rotor speed. The more dense components of the mixture migrate away from the axis of the centrifuge, while the less dense components of the mixture migrate towards the axis.</onlyinclude>. Next to the separation of solids from liquid, it is possible to obtain separation between two liquids of different densities as well, given that de density difference is large enough. | ||
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=== Basket centrifugation === | === Basket centrifugation === | ||
Basket centrifuges are often called centrifugal filters or clarifiers. The basket centrifuge uses centrifugal force to generate a pressure which forces the liquid through the caked solids, the filter cloth, the backing screen, and finally the basket perforations. The filter cloth retains the solid particles inside the rotating basket while the permeating liquid is continuously discharged. | Basket centrifuges are often called centrifugal filters or clarifiers. The basket centrifuge uses centrifugal force to generate a pressure which forces the liquid through the caked solids, the filter cloth, the backing screen, and finally the basket perforations. The filter cloth retains the solid particles inside the rotating basket while the permeating liquid is continuously discharged. | ||
=== Solid bowl centrifugation === | |||
==Products == | ==Products == | ||