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In order to rid water of impurities, it is required to boil water, then condense the steam to make it fit for chemical use.

Distilling Apparatus

In order to rid water of impurities, it is required to boil water, then condense the steam to make it…

Distilling apparatus, for separating a liquid from a mixture.

Distilling Apparatus

Distilling apparatus, for separating a liquid from a mixture.

"Impure water is vaporized in the boiler, A. It travels to the vat and down pipe R where it condenses and distilled water finally collects at the bottom. Cold water enters the vat at P and warm water at the top escapes at Q." —Quackenbos 1859

Still

"Impure water is vaporized in the boiler, A. It travels to the vat and down pipe R where it condenses…

A still is a permanent apparatus used to distill miscible liquid mixtures by heating to selectively boil and then cooling to condense the vapor.

Rounded Handle Design Still

A still is a permanent apparatus used to distill miscible liquid mixtures by heating to selectively…