Filter paper is a porous material that allows liquids to pass through but retains solid particles. It is available in different grades, depending on the size of the particles to be removed.
Buchner funnels are funnel-shaped vessels with a perforated bottom. Filter paper is placed inside the funnel, and the liquid is poured in. The liquid passes through the filter paper and is collected in a filter flask.
Filter flasks are round-bottomed flasks with a side arm. The side arm is connected to a vacuum pump, which creates a negative pressure inside the flask. This helps to draw the liquid through the filter paper.
Vacuum pumps are used to create a negative pressure inside the filter flask. This helps to draw the liquid through the filter paper.