Role of steam distillation in chemical industry

  Role of steam distillation in chemical industry Introduction Steam Distillation Steam distillation is a separation process that combines distilled water with other volatile and non-volatile substances. Some organic compounds may decompose at very high temperatures. A distillation process would be difficult at certain boiling points because the molecules would be too close to each other. In the condensation flask, compounds are vaporized and carried by a water vapour, in order to separate the condensed liquid phase.As a result, the temperature of distillation has dropped. In cases where a substance is highly sensitive to heat, steam distillation can be applied. After the distillation process, vapours condense. Condensation is achieved by the vapor of the volatiles carried by the steam from boiling water. Both are cooled and Non-volatile residues remain behind in the boiling pot while volatile residues are transformed into liquids or solids. Upon condensation, volatiles will spont...