Appeal No. 95-1183 Application No. 07/991,693 APPENDIX 1. A process for separating a desired substance from an aggregate mixture comprising forming a three phase system, the first phase comprising the aggregate mixture, the second phase being liquid and comprising a transport phase, and the third phase comprising a surface upon which the desired substance can crystallise, whereby a chemical potential exists for crystal growth of the desired substance in the third phase of the system, thereby creating a flow of the desired substance from the first phase through the second phase to the third phase, where the desired substance crystallises and whereby an equilibrium of the activities of the remaining substances in the aggregate mixture is maintained between the first and the second phase. 8Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Last modified: November 3, 2007