Filtration is used to separate a solid from a liquid in which it is suspended. Filtration is also used to separate a substance from a mixture because one is insoluble in the solvent and the other is soluble. the separation is due to particle size.

When can filtration be used?

Filtration is used to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid. It is useful for separating sand from a mixture of sand and water, or excess reactant from a reaction mixture.

What is filtration used for in everyday life?

In our daily life we apply the process of filtration in many ways. Few examples are: ... We brew coffee powder in hot water after filtering the liquid coffee is the filtrate and the large particle or coffee dust remains as residue. Nowadays vacuum cleaners are used with attached filters to soak the dust inside.