Editing Moonshine (section)

====Fractional distillation====
{{Main|Fractional distillation}}Fractional distillation is the [[Separation process|separation]] of a [[mixture]] into its component parts, or [[Fraction (chemistry)|fractions]]. [[Chemical compound]]s are separated by heating them to a [[temperature]] at which one or more fractions of the mixture will [[Vaporization|vaporize]]. It uses [[distillation]] to [[Fractionation|fractionate]]. Generally the component parts have boiling points that differ by less than 25&nbsp;°C (45&nbsp;°F) from each other under a pressure of one [[Atmosphere (unit)|atmosphere]].

=====Column still=====
{{Main|Column still}}
[[File:Column still.svg|thumb|left|[[Column still]] legend: {{olist |list-style-type=upper-alpha
    |Analyzer*
    |Rectifier*
}}{{olist
    |Wash
    |Steam
    |Liquid out
    |Alcohol vapor
    |Recycled less volatile components
    |Most volatile components
    |Condenser
}} *Both columns are preheated by steam.]]

A column still, also called a continuous still, patent still or Coffey still, is a variety of [[still]] consisting of two columns. A column still can achieve a vapor alcohol content of [[Rectified spirit|95% ABV]].

======Spiral still======
A spiral still is a type of [[column still]] with a simple slow air-cooled distillation apparatus, commonly used for bootlegging.<ref name="brannaren"/> Column and cooler consist of a {{convert|5|ft|m|adj=mid|-long}} copper tube wound in spiral form. The tube first goes up to act as a simple column, and then down to cool the product. Cookware usually consists of a {{convert|30|L|adj=on}} plastic wine bucket. The heat source is typically a [[thermal immersion circulator]] (commonly runs at 1200 W), like a ''sous vide stick'' because it is hard to find 300 W [[immersion heater]]s, and it is risky to disassemble the immersion heater from an [[electric water boiler]] because it may cause [[electrical injury]]. The spiral burner is popular because, despite its simple construction and low manufacturing cost, it can provide [[Rectified spirit|95% ABV]].