Filtration in Pharmaceutical Technology
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What is the definition of filtration?

  • Separation of liquids from solids
  • Separation of solids from a fluid by passing through a porous medium (correct)
  • Separation of solids from a fluid by chemical reaction
  • Separation of gases from liquids
  • What is the term used for the accumulated solids on the filter during filtration?

  • Filtrate
  • Filter cake (correct)
  • Slurry
  • Filter medium
  • When solid are present in very low concentration, the process of its separation from liquid is called:

  • Clarification (correct)
  • Filtration
  • Clumping
  • Precipitation
  • What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered?

    <p>Slurry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?

    <p>Filtrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the porous medium used to retain solid in the filtration process called?

    <p>Filter medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the suspension to be filtered in the filtration process?

    <p>Slurry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration?

    <p>Filtrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When solid are present in very low concentration, not exceeding 1.0% w/v, what is the process of its separation from liquid called?

    <p>Clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of filter cake in the context of filtration?

    <p>The accumulated solids on the filter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During filtration, the porous medium allows the solids to pass through and retains the fluid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of filtration is used when solid concentrations are very low, not exceeding 1.0% w/v.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A filter press works by using a porous medium to accumulate solids and allow the fluid to pass through.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Slurry is the term used for the clear liquid passing through the filter during filtration.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leaf filtration involves the use of a plate and frame filter.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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