What is difference between filtration and clarification

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Filtration
Clarification
Filtration may be defined or separation of a solid from fluid by means of by means of porous medium that retain the solid but allows fluid to pass.
When solids are in small amount (less than1%) , the process is usually spoken as clarification
Filter paper is used
Talcum is used. 
Different filter media are used
No filter media is used 
Intention of filtration may be the collection of filter cake. 
Intention of Clarification may be the collection of filtrate.

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