Partition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008517",
  "term": "Partition",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The distribution of a solute between two immiscible or partially miscible phases at equilibrium. This process is driven by the differential solubility or affinity of the solute for each phase. In liquid-liquid extraction, the solute moves from one liquid phase to another based on its chemical properties.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "extraction",
    "partition constant",
    "partition ratio"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. 'Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2378 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365112373)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/partition/"
}