Chemistry A-Level
solvent-free processes
What solvent-free processes means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Working without a solvent removes volatile organic compounds from the air, removes the energy cost of recovering the solvent, and removes an entire separation stage.
Topics that use solvent-free processes
- Organic synthesis (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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