Concentration distribution ratio

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002360",
  "term": "Concentration distribution ratio",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ratio of the total analytical concentration of a solute in the mobile phase to its total analytical concentration in the stationary phase at equilibrium. This value reflects the partitioning of a substance between two immiscible phases in a separation system. It is a key parameter in chromatography and solvent extraction, influencing separation efficiency.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "mobile phase",
    "stationary phase"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 106 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/concentration-distribution-ratio/"
}