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A still is a device for facilitating the [[distillation]] process. Generally, a distillation flask, chamber, or tank is filled with a liquid and heat is applied. Compounds with lower boiling points will vaporize first and be condensed back into a liquid by the [[condenser]] and collected. | A still is a device for facilitating the [[distillation]] process. Generally, a distillation flask, chamber, or tank is filled with a liquid and heat is applied. Compounds with lower boiling points will vaporize first and be condensed back into a liquid by the [[condenser]] and collected. | ||
== How to makeshift a simple pot still == | |||
# place a large pot on the stove and add liquid to be distilled | |||
# place a small strainer or stand of some kind into the pot so that it peaks just above the liquids surface | |||
# place a small bowl on strainer within the pot, then a larger bowl atop the pot in place of a lid | |||
# the larger bowl on top can be filled with ice and/or cool water and the stove can be turned on | |||
The liquid will vaporize as it heats and the vapor will condense on the cold bowl lid and run down the bowl, drip, and be collected into the small bowl within the pot held up by the strainer. | |||
This method is very far from ideal but will work for alcohol and simple steam distillations in a pinch. | |||
Revision as of 18:45, 7 May 2025
A still is a device for facilitating the distillation process. Generally, a distillation flask, chamber, or tank is filled with a liquid and heat is applied. Compounds with lower boiling points will vaporize first and be condensed back into a liquid by the condenser and collected.
How to makeshift a simple pot still
- place a large pot on the stove and add liquid to be distilled
- place a small strainer or stand of some kind into the pot so that it peaks just above the liquids surface
- place a small bowl on strainer within the pot, then a larger bowl atop the pot in place of a lid
- the larger bowl on top can be filled with ice and/or cool water and the stove can be turned on
The liquid will vaporize as it heats and the vapor will condense on the cold bowl lid and run down the bowl, drip, and be collected into the small bowl within the pot held up by the strainer.
This method is very far from ideal but will work for alcohol and simple steam distillations in a pinch.