Sedimentation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010648",
  "term": "Sedimentation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which particles suspended in a fluid settle out due to the force of gravity or centrifugal force. This phenomenon is widely used in chemistry for separating mixtures, clarifying liquids, and analyzing particle size distributions. The rate of sedimentation depends on particle size, density, and the viscosity of the fluid, as described by Stokes' Law.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2213 (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 1825 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sedimentation/"
}