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The distribution coefficient of Carrier Liquid is defined as the concentration of carrier liquid in the extract phase divided by the concentration of carrier liquid in the raffinate phase. Check FAQs
KCarrierLiq=yAxA
KCarrierLiq - Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid?yA - Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract?xA - Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate?

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1.4978Edit=0.674Edit0.45Edit
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Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
KCarrierLiq=yAxA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
KCarrierLiq=0.6740.45
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
KCarrierLiq=0.6740.45
Next Step Evaluate
KCarrierLiq=1.49777777777778
LAST Step Rounding Answer
KCarrierLiq=1.4978

Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction Formula Elements

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Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid
The distribution coefficient of Carrier Liquid is defined as the concentration of carrier liquid in the extract phase divided by the concentration of carrier liquid in the raffinate phase.
Symbol: KCarrierLiq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Symbol: yA
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
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.
Symbol: xA
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.

Other Formulas to find Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid

​Go Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Activity Coefficients
KCarrierLiq=ΥaRΥaE

Other formulas in Distribution Coefficient, Selectivity and Mass Ratio category

​Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient
KSolute=ΥcRΥcE
​Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions
KSolute=yCxC
​Go Mass Ratio of Solute in Extract Phase
Y=yCyA+yC
​Go Mass Ratio of Solute in Raffinate Phase
X=xCxA+xC

How to Evaluate Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction?

Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction evaluator uses Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid = Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate to evaluate the Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid, The Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction formula is defined as the ratio of mass fractions of the carrier liquid in the extract phase to that in the raffinate phase. Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid is denoted by KCarrierLiq symbol.

How to evaluate Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction, enter Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract (yA) & Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate (xA) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction

What is the formula to find Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction?
The formula of Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction is expressed as Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid = Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate. Here is an example- 1.497778 = 0.674/0.45.
How to calculate Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction?
With Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract (yA) & Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate (xA) we can find Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction using the formula - Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid = Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Carrier Liquid in the Raffinate.
What are the other ways to Calculate Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid-
  • Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid=Activity Coefficient of Carrier Liq in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Carrier Liquid in ExtractOpenImg
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