Fractional Distillation: Separate a liquid mixture into its fractions

Welcome to the Fractional distillation simulation! In this simulation, you will learn how fractional distillation works, and how to use it to separate a liquid mixture. Check out the following theory pages to guide you along the way:

Equipment:

• The distilling flask
• The fractionating column
• The distilling head with thermometer
• The condenser
• The receiving flask
• Fractional distillation setup

Concepts:

• Distillation
• Boiling point vs. composition diagrams
• The Lever rule
• Theoretical plates