separation factor, \(\alpha_{\text{A,B}}\)

in liquid-liquid distribution
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The ratio of the respective distribution ratios of two extractable solutes measured under the same conditions. \[\alpha_{\text{A,B}} = \frac{D_{\text{A}}}{D_{\text{B}}}\]
Notes:
  1. By convention the solutes designated as A and B in the above are chosen so as to make \(\alpha > 1\).
  2. The term @S05613@ is not recommended.
  3. The terms @S05563@ @C01124@ and @S05569@ are not synonymous and should not be used.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. (Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2386 [Terms] [Paper]
See also:
Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 85 [Terms] [Book]
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