Breakthrough volume

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001489",
  "term": "Breakthrough volume",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The volume of sample that can be passed through an adsorbent bed or column before the analyte of interest begins to elute at a detectable concentration. It indicates the capacity of the adsorbent for a specific analyte under given experimental conditions. This volume is a key parameter in solid-phase extraction and gas chromatography.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 517. 'Glossary of terms used in extraction (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 519 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0903)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/breakthrough-volume/"
}