Define the term mother liquor when crystallization takes place.

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Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

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ISBN:9781259696527

Author:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

Publisher:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

Chapter1: Introduction

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Define the term mother liquor when crystallization takes place.

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Step 1

Crystallization is the process of formation of solid crystals from a mixture of solution. It is mainly considered as purification process to purify the chemical products from the impurities. The temperature of the solution mixture is decreased to make the solution supersaturated. As, the solution becomes supersaturates, the crystals are formed.

Step 2

The block diagram for crystallization process is as follows:

The overall material balance on the system is as follows:

Feed solution = mother liquid + crystals

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