What is meant by "capacity factor" in chromatography? - WKB48189
Article number: 48189
ENVIRONMENT
- Column
- Capacity factor
- k'
- k prime
- retention
ANSWER
Capacity factor defines interaction with the sorbent or retention in chromatography. The earliest eluting peak of interest should have a k' of 1 or better. The ideal is 2 or better.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information see WAT038216 - HPLC COL THEORY TECH/PRACTICE BOOK, by Uwe D. Neue.
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