Partial isotherm

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008486",
  "term": "Partial isotherm",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A graphical representation showing the amount of a single component adsorbed onto a surface from a liquid mixture as a function of its concentration in the bulk liquid phase. This measurement is conducted at a constant temperature and pressure. It quantifies the adsorption behavior of one specific solute in a multi-component system.",
  "synonyms": [
    "individual isotherm"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "adsorbent",
    "interfacial layer",
    "amount fraction"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 594 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/partial-isotherm/"
}