Vacuum distillation

Vacuum distillation is a process used to separate liquids with very high boiling points. By lowering the pressure inside the distillation apparatus, the liquids boil at lower temperatures than they would at normal atmospheric pressure. This reduces the risk of decomposition or damage to heat-sensitive substances. The process involves applying a vacuum, boiling the mixture, and then collecting the separated components as they vaporize at these decreased temperatures. It’s commonly used in refining crude oil, producing high-purity chemicals, and distilling substances that would otherwise decompose under standard boiling conditions.