Zéotrope

A Zéotrope is a mixture of liquids that forms a stable, unchanging form when boiled or distilled, often because the components interact in a way that creates a consistent composition at specific temperatures or concentrations. Unlike pure substances, Zéotropes have a constant boiling point and produce the same vapor composition during distillation, making them useful in industrial processes. They often result from the mutual influence of different liquids, maintaining a steady state of mixture that’s different from simply boiling each component separately. This property can be harnessed in applications like chemical manufacturing, purification, and extraction processes.