Filter (chemistry)



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 In air pollution, to make water drinkable, to prepare coffee. In domestic food and drink preparation where bulk solids are removed from liquids, this is often called a strainer.

Filtrate is the liquid produced after filtering a liquid. Filtrand (or Residue) is the solid residue remaining in the filter following filtration[citation needed].

For certain situations, such as separating an aqueous substance from a solid one, filtering may be replaced with decanting.

See also

  • tubular fluid, the renal glomerulus filtrate

Filters for various substances:

Filters for specific applications:

Filters by various methods:

Related devices and concepts:

 
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