Precipitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009347",
  "term": "Precipitation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of forming a solid from a solution, either by a chemical reaction that produces an insoluble compound or by exceeding the solubility limit of a dissolved substance. The solid formed is called a precipitate, and it separates from the liquid phase. This phenomenon is widely used in chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, and wastewater treatment.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "sedimentation",
    "solubility",
    "gel",
    "sol"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2207 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)",
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1824 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/precipitation/"
}