When a screen is used to easily separate substances, the physical property being exploited is particle size or particle size distribution.
When a screen is used to easily separate substances, the physical property being exploited is particle size or particle size distribution.
This separation method relies on the fact that particles of different sizes will interact differently with the screen, allowing the larger particles to be retained while smaller particles pass through.
This process is commonly known as sieving or screening. It is used in various industries, such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and mining, to separate particles based on their size.
The screen or sieve has openings or mesh of a specific size, allowing only particles smaller than the mesh size to pass through.
In addition to particle size, other physical properties such as shape and density may also play a role in the separation process, depending on the specific method employed.
However, the primary property in screen-based separation is the particle size.