High-speed centrifuges are laboratory instruments designed to spin samples at very high speeds, typically ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). The centrifugal force generated during this process causes denser substances to move outward to the periphery of the rotor, while less dense substances remain closer to the center. This principle is exploited in catalysis to separate solid catalysts from reaction mixtures, purify reaction intermediates, and isolate final products.
