Batch distillation is a process used to separate components of a liquid mixture based on differences in their boiling points. In this method, a specific quantity of the mixture is heated in a distillation apparatus, allowing the more volatile components to vaporize first. The vapor is then cooled and condensed back into liquid form, collecting the purified components. This technique is commonly used in laboratories and small-scale production settings, where precise control over the distillation process is required. Unlike continuous distillation, which operates continuously, batch distillation is performed in discrete batches, making it suitable for varying compositions and smaller quantities of mixtures.