The separation of a mixture of gases by means of their different rates of diffusion. Usually, separation is effected by allowing the gases to diffuse through the walls of a porous partition or membrane.
Chemistry
The separation of a mixture of gases by means of their different rates of diffusion. Usually, separation is effected by allowing the gases to diffuse through the walls of a porous partition or membrane.
Chemical Engineering
The separation of a mixture of gases by diffusion through a porous membrane such as hollow fibres. Each gas in the mixture has a different rate of diffusion, allowing them to be separated.