Distillation Techniques

Distillation techniques are methods used to separate or purify liquids based on differences in their boiling points. The process involves heating a mixture until the component with the lowest boiling point vaporizes, then cooling the vapor back into liquid form. This allows the separation of specific substances from a mixture, such as alcohol from water or essential oils from plant materials. Distillation is widely used in industries like beverages, fuel production, and pharmaceuticals to obtain pure components or remove impurities efficiently.