Month: June 2020

In order to separate binary mixtures using distillation process, there must be differences in volatilities of the components. The greater the difference, the easier it is to do so. A measure for this is termed relative volatility. Volatility is a way of expressing relationship between components of vapor Y_a and that of liquid X_a in equilibrium. It is defined as ratio of partial pressure of component to mole fraction of component in liquid. Read more