Chemical precipitation

Chemical precipitation is a process where dissolved substances in a solution form solid particles, called precipitates, and settle out of the liquid. This occurs when the concentration of a certain compound exceeds its solubility, often due to a chemical reaction or change in conditions, such as temperature or pH. Precipitation is commonly used in water treatment to remove pollutants, in laboratories for isolating compounds, and in various industrial processes. It plays a crucial role in environmental science, chemistry, and engineering by helping separate useful materials or remove unwanted substances from solutions.