separation science

Separation science is the discipline that focuses on separating mixtures into their individual components. It employs various techniques to isolate substances based on differences in their physical or chemical properties, such as size, charge, or solubility. Common methods include chromatography, which uses a medium to separate components as they move through it, and filtration, which separates solids from liquids. This field is crucial in many applications, including pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, and food safety, allowing for the identification and quantification of substances in complex mixtures.