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The distribution coefficient of solute is defined as the concentration of solute in the extract phase divided by the concentration of solute in the raffinate phase. Check FAQs
KSolute=ΥcRΥcE
KSolute - Distribution Coefficient of Solute?ΥcR - Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate?ΥcE - Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract?

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2.6Edit=4.16Edit1.6Edit
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Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
KSolute=ΥcRΥcE
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
KSolute=4.161.6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
KSolute=4.161.6
LAST Step Evaluate
KSolute=2.6

Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient Formula Elements

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Distribution Coefficient of Solute
The distribution coefficient of solute is defined as the concentration of solute in the extract phase divided by the concentration of solute in the raffinate phase.
Symbol: KSolute
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate
The Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate is defined as the ratio of the chemical activity of the solute to its molar concentration in the Raffinate.
Symbol: ΥcR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract
The Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract is defined as the ratio of the chemical activity of the solute to its molar concentration in the Extract.
Symbol: ΥcE
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Distribution Coefficient of Solute

​Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions
KSolute=yCxC

Other formulas in Distribution Coefficient, Selectivity and Mass Ratio category

​Go Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Activity Coefficients
KCarrierLiq=ΥaRΥaE
​Go Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction
KCarrierLiq=yAxA
​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 Solute from Activity Coefficient?

Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient evaluator uses Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract to evaluate the Distribution Coefficient of Solute, The Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficients of the Solute formula is defined as the ratio of activity coefficients of the solute in the raffinate phase to that in the extract phase. Distribution Coefficient of Solute is denoted by KSolute symbol.

How to evaluate Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient, enter Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate (ΥcR) & Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract (ΥcE) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient

What is the formula to find Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient?
The formula of Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient is expressed as Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract. Here is an example- 2.6 = 4.16/1.6.
How to calculate Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient?
With Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate (ΥcR) & Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract (ΥcE) we can find Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient using the formula - Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Solute in Extract.
What are the other ways to Calculate Distribution Coefficient of Solute?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Distribution Coefficient of Solute-
  • Distribution Coefficient of Solute=Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Solute in the RaffinateOpenImg
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