Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1)
αR = (K2/K1)
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Actual Relative Retention - Actual Relative Retention is the ratio of adjusted retention times for any two components.
Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 - The Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 is described as the concentration ratio of a chemical amidst the two media at equilibrium.
Partition Coefficient of Solute 1 - The Partition Coefficient of Solute 1 is described as the concentration ratio of a chemical amidst the two media at equilibrium.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Partition Coefficient of Solute 2: 15 --> No Conversion Required
Partition Coefficient of Solute 1: 6 --> No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
αR = (K2/K1) --> (15/6)
Evaluating ... ...
αR = 2.5
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
2.5 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
2.5 <-- Actual Relative Retention
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Relative and Adjusted Retention Calculators

Relative Retention given Adjusted Retention Times
​ LaTeX ​ Go Actual Relative Retention = (Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 2/Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 1)
Adjusted Retention of Second Component given Relative Retention
​ LaTeX ​ Go Adjusted Retention Time of Comp 2 = (Relative Retention*Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 1)
Adjusted Retention of First Component given Relative Retention
​ LaTeX ​ Go Adjusted Retention Time of Comp 1 = (Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 2/Relative Retention)
Relative Retention given Capacity Factor of Two Components
​ LaTeX ​ Go Actual Relative Retention = (Capacity Factor of Solute 2/Capacity Factor of Solute 1)

Relative and Adjusted Retention and Phase Calculators

Molar Concentration of Third Component in Second Phase
​ LaTeX ​ Go Concentration of Solute in Phase2 = (Concentration of Solute in Solvent 1/Distribution Coefficient of Solution)
Molar Concentration of Third Component in First Phase
​ LaTeX ​ Go Concentration of Solute in Phase1 = (Distribution Coefficient of Solution*Solute Concentration in Solvent2)
Mobile Phase Travel Time through Column
​ LaTeX ​ Go Unretained Solute Travel Time through Column = (Retention Time-Adjusted Retention Time)
Mobile Phase Travel Time given Capacity Factor
​ LaTeX ​ Go Unretained Solute Travel Time given CP = (Retention Time)/(Capacity Factor+1)

Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components Formula

​LaTeX ​Go
Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1)
αR = (K2/K1)

What is Chromatography?

A separation process based on the various partitioning coefficients of different solutes between the two phases.
Involving the interaction of solute(s) and two phases
Mobile phase: A gas or liquid that moves through the column.
Stationary phase: A solid or liquid that remains in place.

What are the types of Chromatography?

1) Adsorption chromatography
2) Ion-exchange chromatography
3) Partition chromatography
4) Molecular Size exclusion chromatography
5) Affinity chromatography

How to Calculate Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components?

Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components calculator uses Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1) to calculate the Actual Relative Retention, The Relative retention given partition coefficient of two components formula is defined as the ratio of the partition coefficient of the solute 2 to the partition coefficient of solute 1. Actual Relative Retention is denoted by αR symbol.

How to calculate Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components, enter Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 (K2) & Partition Coefficient of Solute 1 (K1) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.5 = (15/6).

FAQ

What is Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components?
The Relative retention given partition coefficient of two components formula is defined as the ratio of the partition coefficient of the solute 2 to the partition coefficient of solute 1 and is represented as αR = (K2/K1) or Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1). The Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 is described as the concentration ratio of a chemical amidst the two media at equilibrium & The Partition Coefficient of Solute 1 is described as the concentration ratio of a chemical amidst the two media at equilibrium.
How to calculate Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components?
The Relative retention given partition coefficient of two components formula is defined as the ratio of the partition coefficient of the solute 2 to the partition coefficient of solute 1 is calculated using Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1). To calculate Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components, you need Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 (K2) & Partition Coefficient of Solute 1 (K1). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 & Partition Coefficient of Solute 1 and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Actual Relative Retention?
In this formula, Actual Relative Retention uses Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 & Partition Coefficient of Solute 1. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Actual Relative Retention = (Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 2/Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 1)
  • Actual Relative Retention = (Capacity Factor of Solute 2/Capacity Factor of Solute 1)
  • Actual Relative Retention = (Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 2/Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 1)
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