Question

What type of mixture are separated by centrifugation?

• A. Separating chalk powder from water
• B. Removing fat from milk to produce skimmed milk
• C. Separating water from textiles
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

Centrifugation is a process which involves the use of the centrifugal force for the sedimentation of heterogeneous mixtures with a centrifuge, used in industry and in laboratory settings. This process is used to separate two immiscible liquids.
Uses:

• Separating chalk powder from the water.
  
• Removing fat from milk to produce skimmed milk.
  
• Separating water from textiles
  
• Removing water from lettuce after washing it in a salad spinner.
  
• Separating particles from an air-flow using cyclonic separation.
  
• The clarification and stabilization of wine.
  
• Separation of water particles from clothes while spin-drying in washing machines.
  
• Separation of urine components and blood components in forensic and research laboratory.