What You Need to Know
Centrifugation and decantation is a process that separates liquids from solids or immiscible liquids based on density differences, utilizing centrifugal force to accelerate the separation process. This method is typically performed at room temperature and can be executed at various speeds, ranging from 1000 to 5000 rpm.
Steps
- 1.
Clarified butter (Ghee) (Indian subcontinent): Separates milk solids from pure butterfat
- 2.
Fish sauce purification (Southeast Asia): Removes sediment from fermented fish liquid
- 3.
Olive oil decantation (Mediterranean): Separates olive pomace from virgin oil
The Science
Primary Reaction
density-based separation