Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Selectivity = (Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract)/(Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate)
βC, A = (yC/yA)/(xC/xA)
This formula uses 5 Variables
Variables Used
Selectivity - The Selectivity or Separation Factor is defined as the preferential uptake of the solute by the solvent over the carrier.
Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract - The Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract Phase is the mass fraction of the solute in the extract phase after separation of the ternary mixture.
Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract - The Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract Phase is the mass fraction of the carrier liquid in the extract phase after separation of the ternary mixture.
Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate - The Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate Phase is the mass fraction of the solute in the raffinate phase after separation of the ternary mixture.
Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate - The Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate Phase is the fraction of the carrier liquid in the raffinate phase after separation of the ternary mixture.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract: 0.3797 --> No Conversion Required
Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract: 0.674 --> No Conversion Required
Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate: 0.1394 --> No Conversion Required
Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate: 0.45 --> No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
βC, A = (yC/yA)/(xC/xA) --> (0.3797/0.674)/(0.1394/0.45)
Evaluating ... ...
βC, A = 1.81857175091213
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
1.81857175091213 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
1.81857175091213 1.818572 <-- Selectivity
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Mass Ratio of Solvent in Raffinate Phase
​ LaTeX ​ Go Mass Ratio of Solvent in Raffinate Phase = Mass Fraction of Solvent in the Raffinate/(Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate+Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate)
Mass Ratio of Solute in Raffinate Phase
​ LaTeX ​ Go Mass Ratio of Solute in Raffinate Phase = Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate/(Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate+Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate)
Mass Ratio of Solvent in Extract Phase
​ LaTeX ​ Go Mass Ratio of Solvent in Extract Phase = Mass Fraction of Solvent in the Extract/(Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract+Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract)
Mass Ratio of Solute in Extract Phase
​ LaTeX ​ Go Mass Ratio of Solute in Extract Phase = Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/(Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract+Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract)

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Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Activity Coefficients
​ LaTeX ​ Go Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid = Activity Coefficient of Carrier Liq in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Carrier Liquid in Extract
Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction
​ LaTeX ​ Go Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid = Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate
Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient
​ LaTeX ​ Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract
Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions
​ LaTeX ​ Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate

Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions Formula

​LaTeX ​Go
Selectivity = (Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract)/(Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate)
βC, A = (yC/yA)/(xC/xA)

What is Selectivity or Separation Factor?

The effectiveness of solvent B for separating a solution of A and C into its components measured by comparing the ratio of C to A in the B rich phase to that in the C rich phase at equilibrium and is called selectivity or separation factor. This is also analogous to relative volatility in distillation.
Selectivity of the solute varies with the compositions of the two phases in equilibrium and depends upon temperature. It is unit at the Plait point at the compositions of the two phases becomes the same. It is preferable to use a solvent with selectivity higher than unity, though in some systems it varies from higher values to unity to fractional values. These systems are analogous to azeotropes.

What is Liquid-Liquid Extraction?

Liquid–liquid extraction (LLE), also known as solvent extraction, is a method to separate compounds or metal complexes, based on their relative solubilities in two different immiscible liquids, usually water (polar) and an organic solvent (non-polar). There is a net transfer of one or more species from one liquid into another liquid phase, generally from aqueous to organic. The transfer is driven by chemical potential, i.e. once the transfer is complete, the overall system of chemical components that make up the solutes and the solvents are in a more stable configuration (lower free energy). The solvent that is enriched in solute(s) is called extract. The feed solution that is depleted in solute(s) is called the raffinate.

How to Calculate Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions?

Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions calculator uses Selectivity = (Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract)/(Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate) to calculate the Selectivity, The Selectvity of Solute based on Mole fractions formula is defined as the ratio of mole fraction of solute in extract to carrier liquid in extract to that of the solute in raffinate to carrier liquid in raffinate. Selectivity is denoted by βC, A symbol.

How to calculate Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions, enter Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract (yC), Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract (yA), Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate (xC) & Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate (xA) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.818572 = (0.3797/0.674)/(0.1394/0.45).

FAQ

What is Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions?
The Selectvity of Solute based on Mole fractions formula is defined as the ratio of mole fraction of solute in extract to carrier liquid in extract to that of the solute in raffinate to carrier liquid in raffinate and is represented as βC, A = (yC/yA)/(xC/xA) or Selectivity = (Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract)/(Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate). The Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract Phase is the mass fraction of the solute in the extract phase after separation of the ternary mixture, The Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract Phase is the mass fraction of the carrier liquid in the extract phase after separation of the ternary mixture, The Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate Phase is the mass fraction of the solute in the raffinate phase after separation of the ternary mixture & The Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate Phase is the fraction of the carrier liquid in the raffinate phase after separation of the ternary mixture.
How to calculate Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions?
The Selectvity of Solute based on Mole fractions formula is defined as the ratio of mole fraction of solute in extract to carrier liquid in extract to that of the solute in raffinate to carrier liquid in raffinate is calculated using Selectivity = (Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract)/(Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate). To calculate Selectvity of Solute based on Mole Fractions, you need Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract (yC), Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract (yA), Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate (xC) & Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate (xA). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract, Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract, Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate & Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate 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 Selectivity?
In this formula, Selectivity uses Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract, Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract, Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate & Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Selectivity = (Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract)/(Activity Coefficient of Carrier Liq in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Carrier Liquid in Extract)
  • Selectivity = Distribution Coefficient of Solute/Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid
  • Selectivity = Distribution Coefficient of Solute/Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid
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