Differentiate between filtration and clarification. Enlist various filter media used in Pharmacy.

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Sr. no.
Filtration
Clarification
1 It is process of removal of solids or suspended matter in a liquid or gas by passing through a porous medium in which solids are retained.
It is process of removal of solid in very less concentration from liquid, concentration of solid is less than1%
2 Can be achieved by using different filter medias
Can be achieved by doing filtration or centrifugation
3 Filter leaf, candle, press etc can be used
Meta filter is used in clarification of syrups and elixirs.

List of different filter media: i) Filter paper ii) Cotton wool iii)Glass wool iv) Asbestos v) Fine muslin vi) Filter cloth vii) Membrane filters viii) Sintered glass filters.

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