Fractional distillation separates mixture parts based on different boiling points for purifying chemicals. Fractional distillation helps produce gasoline and chemicals from crude oil by separating hydrocarbon fractions. Simple distillation works for big boiling point differences, but fractional distillation works for close differences. Learn what fractional distillation is, how it works, and why it is used in various industries. Find out the principle, procedure, applications, and FAQs of fractional distillation with examples and videos. Learn how to use fractional distillation to separate mixtures of liquids with similar boiling points. Follow the step-by-step instructions and tips for setting up and operating the apparatus, and recording the boiling points of the compounds. What is Fractional Distillation ? Fractional distillation is the process of separating the various components of a mixture by heating. If the boiling points of the two liquids are very close to one another, the separation cannot be achieved by a simple distillation method. It is because, with the boiling point of the more volatile liquid of the mixture, there will also be sufficient vapours of the less volatile liquid. As a result, both the liquids will distill together, and the separation ...
