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?

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

<p>Filtrate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Slurry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Filtrate (C)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Filtration?

Separation of solids from a fluid by passing it through a porous medium.

What is Filter Cake?

The accumulated solids on the filter during the filtration process.

What is Clarification?

Separation of solids present in very low concentrations from a liquid.

What is Slurry?

The suspension that is to be filtered.

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What is Filtrate?

The clear liquid that passes through the filter during filtration.

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What is Filter Medium?

Porous material used to retain solids during filtration.

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What is 'filter cake'?

Accumulated solids on the filter during filtration.

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What is Clarification?

The process used when solid concentrations are very low, not exceeding 1.0% w/v, to separate them from a liquid.

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