Question

What type of mixtures can be seperated by sedimentation?

Answer 1

Sedimentation is a form of separating substances. This process involves letting an insoluble substance (a substance that will not dissolve in a solvent) settle. Hence, sedimentation can be used for seperation of solid-liquid mixtures, where solid is insoluble. Such mixtures are called suspension. In a higher level, you can also extend sedimentation to a solid- gas level too, but it is generally not studied .