Decontamination factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002910",
  "term": "Decontamination factor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ratio of the initial concentration of a solute in a phase to its final concentration in the same phase after a separation or purification process. It quantifies the efficiency of removing a specific contaminant from a substance or mixture. A decontamination factor of 100 means the concentration of the contaminant has been reduced by two orders of magnitude.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. 'Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2381 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365112373)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/decontamination-factor/"
}