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What is the primary function of a Podbielniak extractor in large-scale production?
What is the primary function of a Podbielniak extractor in large-scale production?
- Extraction of alkaloids
- Sterilization of equipment
- Purification of antibiotics
- Centrifugal separation of phases (correct)
What is the term for the liquid stream that remains after solutes from the original liquid are removed through contact with an immiscible liquid/solvent?
What is the term for the liquid stream that remains after solutes from the original liquid are removed through contact with an immiscible liquid/solvent?
- Raffinate (correct)
- Eluent
- Extract
- Solvent
What is the primary equipment used for the recovery of solvent from marc?
What is the primary equipment used for the recovery of solvent from marc?
- Separating funnel
- Hydraulic press (correct)
- Stirred tank
- Centrifuge
What is the purpose of shaking the separating funnel gently by inverting it multiple times?
What is the purpose of shaking the separating funnel gently by inverting it multiple times?
What is the shape of the separating funnel?
What is the shape of the separating funnel?
What is the purpose of the stopcock at the bottom of the separating funnel?
What is the purpose of the stopcock at the bottom of the separating funnel?
What is the purpose of the siphon in the Soxhlet apparatus?
What is the purpose of the siphon in the Soxhlet apparatus?
What is the advantage of circulatory extraction over other methods?
What is the advantage of circulatory extraction over other methods?
What is the disadvantage of using the Soxhlet apparatus?
What is the disadvantage of using the Soxhlet apparatus?
In the Soxhlet apparatus, what happens to the vapors after they pass through the side tube?
In the Soxhlet apparatus, what happens to the vapors after they pass through the side tube?
What is the purpose of the extraction chamber in the Soxhlet apparatus?
What is the purpose of the extraction chamber in the Soxhlet apparatus?
How many times is the process of filling and emptying the extractor typically repeated in the Soxhlet apparatus?
How many times is the process of filling and emptying the extractor typically repeated in the Soxhlet apparatus?
What is the limitation of the normal maceration process?
What is the limitation of the normal maceration process?
What is the purpose of using a multi-stage process in extraction?
What is the purpose of using a multi-stage process in extraction?
What is the role of the spray distributors in the extraction equipment?
What is the role of the spray distributors in the extraction equipment?
What is the primary function of the vessel in the extraction equipment?
What is the primary function of the vessel in the extraction equipment?
What is the purpose of removing the drug from the extractor and recharging in step 4 of the procedure?
What is the purpose of removing the drug from the extractor and recharging in step 4 of the procedure?
What is the advantage of using a multi-stage extraction process?
What is the advantage of using a multi-stage extraction process?
