retention volume of the stationary phase

in counter-current chromatography
symbol: $V_{\rm{s}}$
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.09949

Volume of the stationary phase, which stays permanently within the column in counter-current chromatography.

Note: \(V_{\rm{s}}\) is one of the most important parameters that determines the peak resolution.
Source:
PAC, 2017, 90, 181. (Terminology of separation methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2017)) on page 205 [Terms] [Paper]