What is Flocculation?

Sharad Jaiswal
Sharad Jaiswal

Posted On: Nov 19, 2020

 

In chemistry, Flocculation is defined as a process in which colloids come out from the suspension in floc form after a clarifying agent. In this process, the particles of clay joined and aggregated to form a clot-like mass. Flocculation occurs due to the reaction between the clay particles and other substances like saltwater.

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