Chemical Saturation

Chemical saturation occurs when a solution contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute it can hold at a specific temperature and pressure. At this point, any additional solute will not dissolve and will remain as a separate phase, often forming crystals or precipitates. This state indicates the equilibrium point where the rate of dissolution equals the rate of crystallization. Saturation levels are important in processes like solution preparation, crystallography, and chemical reactions, as they help determine how much solute can be effectively dissolved under given conditions.