Examples right|thumb|Filter flask (suction flask, with sintered glass filter containing sample). Note the almost colourless filtrate in the receiver flask. Many filtration processes include more than one filtration mechanism, and particulates are often removed from the fluid first to prevent clogging of downstream elements.
examples right|thumb|filter flask (suction flask with sintered glass filter containing sample) note the almost colourless filtrate in the receiver flask many filtration processes include more than one filtration mechanism and particulates are often removed from the fluid first to prevent clogging of downstream elements