Equilibration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004053",
  "term": "Equilibration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which a system reaches a state of equilibrium, where the rates of forward and reverse processes become equal, and the net change in concentrations or properties ceases. In liquid-liquid distribution, this involves the establishment of a stable distribution of solutes between two immiscible phases. The time required for equilibration depends on factors such as mixing efficiency and the kinetics of mass transfer.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. 'Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2377 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365112373)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/equilibration/"
}