Distillation

Fractional Distillation

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Learn about fractional distillation equipment. Determine if distillation apparatus has been safely set-up and examine the conditions of the glassware, condenser, thermometer position, fractioning column and heat supply.

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Learning outcomes

Familiarise yourself with fractional distillation apparatus
Understand the importance of safely setting up the appropriate glassware
Understand the need for a fractioning column
Learn how to fit a condenser correctly
Learn appropriate placement of clamps and collection flask
Understand the correct positioning of the thermometer and type of heat supplied

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Skills

Using Instruments and Equipment

What equipment is required to perform a fractional distillation experiment
Why a flow of water through the condenser is required for effective cooling
How the direction of water flow affects the cooling process
Where the thermometer should be placed in order to measure the temperature of the condensing vapour
Why a packed vertical column works best for fractional distillation

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Working in a Safe Manner

Why the connections between components of the apparatus must be secured
Why plastic clips should only be used on cold apparatus
Why it is important to not overfill the reaction flask or overheat the solution
Why boiling chips are required

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Dr. Ciorsdaidh Watts

University of Glasgow

“We have noted how quickly students got started initially, and how much extra time they had in the lab to concentrate on techniques and safety.”

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Degrees

Pharmacological science

Chemistry

Forensic science

Modules

Preparative chemistry

Purification

Analytical chemistry

Topic

Distillation

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