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There are two types of filtration
which are commonly used in the
laboratory and it is important to
select the correct type for the work
 you are doing.

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But what is the difference between
gravity and vacuum filtration?
How do you choose what type of
filtration you need to do?
And what equipment do you need for
each type?
Vacuum Filtration – also known as

Buchner filtration – for when you need
to isolate the precipitate (the solid)
Filtration under vacuum using a
Buchner funnel is used when you
want to isolate the precipitate (the
solid) for further work or analysis.
The basic setup is as pictured below;
Vacuum Filtration setup

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The apparatus needed is;
A Buchner funnel
A vacuum filtration flask
(also known as a
Buchner flask)
A filter paper (select the
grade with the right
material and pore size
for your sample and the
right size for your
Buchner funnel)
Adjoining cones (these
are used in place of a
rubber bung as they are
adjustable to fit any flask
to any funnel)
A retort stand set – used
to hold the flask firmly in
place
Tubing – to join the flask
to the vacuum pump,
thick walled type for
work under vacuum
A vacuum pump – either
an electrical type or a
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water stream vacuum
pump
All of this apparatus is available
together in a basic vacuum filtration
kit – this saves you finding parts that
will fit together and is a good option
for starting out in vacuum filtering.
You may also use a spatula to agitate
the precipitate on the filter paper for
thorough drying, or to remove the
precipitate after the filtration is
finished.
Gravity Filtration – also known as simple

filtration – for when you need to isolate
the filtrate (the liquid)
A basic filtration under gravity is used
when you are removing the solid
precipitate to isolate the filtrate, the
liquid, for further work or testing.
The setup is shown here;
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Gravity filtration setup
The apparatus needed is;
Filter paper – remember
to choose the right size
paper for the funnel, see
our guide here
Filter funnel
Retort stand set – to
hold the funnel
Conical flask – to collect
the filtrate
To read more about the apparatus
just click on the links above, or
contact us to ask more about filtering
samples or choosing a filter paper

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01.07.2021 What is the difference between gravity and vacuum filtration?

- The Laboratory People

 Home About Camlab Camlab Service Department Camlab Websites Newsletter 

 HOME  7. FAQ'S AND KNOWLEDGEBASE 

What is the difference between

There are two types of filtration

which are commonly used in the

laboratory and it is important to

select the correct type for the work

 you are doing.

But what is the difference between

gravity and vacuum filtration?

How do you choose what type of

filtration you need to do?

And what equipment do you need for

Vacuum Filtration – also known as

Filtration under vacuum using a

Buchner funnel is used when you

want to isolate the precipitate (the

solid) for further work or analysis.

The basic setup is as pictured below;

Vacuum Filtration setup

The apparatus needed is;

A vacuum filtration flask

A filter paper (select the

grade with the right

material and pore size

for your sample and the

right size for your

Adjoining cones (these

are used in place of a

rubber bung as they are

adjustable to fit any flask

A retort stand set – used

to hold the flask firmly in

Tubing – to join the flask

to the vacuum pump,

thick walled type for

work under vacuum

A vacuum pump – either

water stream vacuum

All of this apparatus is available

together in a basic vacuum filtration

kit – this saves you finding parts that

will fit together and is a good option

for starting out in vacuum filtering.

You may also use a spatula to agitate

the precipitate on the filter paper for

thorough drying, or to remove the

precipitate after the filtration is

Gravity Filtration – also known as simple

A basic filtration under gravity is used

when you are removing the solid

precipitate to isolate the filtrate, the

liquid, for further work or testing.

The setup is shown here;

Gravity filtration setup

The apparatus needed is;

Filter paper – remember

to choose the right size

paper for the funnel, see

our guide here