Factors Affecting Centrifugation
Following factors affect the rate or the process of Centrifugation:
- Density of both the solvent and solution,
- Distance of the suspended particles displaced from their original position,
- Temperature of the medium,
- Viscosity of the medium
- Speed of rotation of the centrifuge
Centrifugation
Centrifugation is a technique used to separate components of a mixture based on their size, shape, viscosity and density. It works by spinning the mixture at high speed in a machine called a centrifuge, which creates a force called centrifugal force. This force pushes denser components outward, away from the centre of the centrifuge, while less dense components are pushed inward.
Key Points:
- What it does: Separates components in a mixture.
- How it works: Uses centrifugal force created by spinning the mixture at high speed.
- What separates: Based on size, shape, and density.
- Used in: Many fields like biology, chemistry, medicine, and industry.
Learn about, the churning process, centrifugation process, types of centrifugation, and others in detail in this Centrifugation Notes.
Table of Content
- What is Centrifugation?
- Centrifugation Diagram
- Factors Affecting Centrifugation
- Principle of Centrifugation
- Centrifugation Types
- Application of Centrifugation