Solid support

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010994",
  "term": "Solid support",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An inert, insoluble material that provides a stationary phase for chemical reactions or separations, particularly in chromatography and solid-phase synthesis. It offers a surface for the attachment of reagents, catalysts, or analytes without participating directly in the chemical process. Common examples include silica gel, alumina, or polymeric beads.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "active solid",
    "inert"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 98 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 819. 'Nomenclature for chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 830 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365040819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/solid-support/"
}