- Distillation is an effective method for purifying water by targeting contaminants with different boiling points.
- The process involves precise conditions during boiling and condensation, ideally removing impurities.
- Limitations include the inability to eliminate all contaminants, as some do not vaporize, and others may be introduced during distillation.
- Distillation is particularly efficient at removing metals with low vapor pressure and ionic solids, resulting in a reduction of salts and metals in the distilled water.
- However, high vapor pressure metals like mercury may still be present in the distilled water.
- Impurities can also leach from the container, impacting water quality over time.
- Despite these considerations, distillation remains a valuable purification method, especially when aware of potential impurities from both the distillation process and container.
