Fundamentals of Process Solubility

INTRODUCTION TO SOLUBILITY Compare and contrast heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous mixtures. Define the following terms: solution solubility solute and solvent. CONCENTRATION AND RATE OF SOLUTION Define concentration? and describe its varying degrees. Define rate of solution.? Describe how concentration and rate of solution are affected by the following factors: agitation particle size pressure and temperature. CRYSTALLIZATION Define crystallization. Describe the stages of the crystalline process. Describe two methods of crystal growth. Describe the basic operation of a crystallization system. LIQUID EXTRACTION Define liquid extraction. Describe factors that affect the efficiency of liquid extraction. Describe the basic operation of a liquid extraction system. ABSORPTION Define absorption. Describe some of the factors that affect absorption. Describe the operation of a typical industrial absorber ADSORPTION Describe the adsorption process. Explain why it is important for adsorbents to be porous. List various types of adsorbents and describe the products with which they are used. LEACHING Describe the function of leaching. Describe the basic steps in a leaching operation. Describe factors that affect a leaching operation.