Chromatographic process, where only the curvature of the distribution isotherm determines the shape of the peaks while other peak-broadening processes are neglected.
Note:
The assumption of ideal, non-linear (INL) @C01075@ is often made in order to facilitate theoretical treatments. It can be justified in cases of efficient columns and distribution isotherms with prominent non-linearity.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 1591. 'Nomenclature for non-linear chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 1594 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668081591)