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What is the difference between filtration and sedimentation?


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Sedimentation: The process of distinguishing solids from a mixture of liquid and solid is sedimentation.

Filtration: The process of distinguishing insoluble components, colloidal and suspended impurities from the solution is filtration.

Sedimentation

Filtration

1. The particles suspended are bigger.1. The particles suspended comprise a mixture of liquid and solid.
2. The separation depends upon the density of the particles. 2. The separation depends upon the particle size.
3. The process is based on gravity. 3. The process is based on the differences in size.
4. No blockade is used in the process. 4. Filter paper is used as a blockade.
5. Example is the sedimentation of sand and water.5. Example is filtration of muddy water.


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