Questions regarding light and heavy components
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In the calculation of multi-component distillation, it is usually necessary to define light and heavy components. So, what exactly are light and heavy components? What is the point of specifying him?
It is a relative concept. In the system you are calculating, the volatile component is the light fraction, while the non-volatile component is the heavy fraction.
It is of great significance; this is a prerequisite for distillation. Components with low boiling points are usually referred to as light components, while those with high boiling points are called heavy components. Distillation involves separating a mixture by partially vaporizing and partially condensing it, based on the differences in their boiling points.