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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=yCxC
KSolute - Distribution Coefficient of Solute?yC - Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract?xC - Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate?

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2.7238Edit=0.3797Edit0.1394Edit
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Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
KSolute=yCxC
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
KSolute=0.37970.1394
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
KSolute=0.37970.1394
Next Step Evaluate
KSolute=2.72381635581062
LAST Step Rounding Answer
KSolute=2.7238

Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions 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.
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.
Symbol: yC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
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.
Symbol: xC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.

Other Formulas to find Distribution Coefficient of Solute

​Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient
KSolute=ΥcRΥcE

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 Mass Fractions?

Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions evaluator uses Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate to evaluate the Distribution Coefficient of Solute, The Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions of the Solute formula is defined as the ratio of mass fractions of the solute in the extract phase to that in the raffinate phase. Distribution Coefficient of Solute is denoted by KSolute symbol.

How to evaluate Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions, enter Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract (yC) & Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate (xC) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions

What is the formula to find Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions?
The formula of Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions is expressed as Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate. Here is an example- 2.723816 = 0.3797/0.1394.
How to calculate Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions?
With Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract (yC) & Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate (xC) we can find Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions using the formula - Distribution Coefficient of Solute = Mass Fraction of Solute in the Extract/Mass Fraction of Solute in the Raffinate.
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=Activity Coefficient of Solute in Raffinate/Activity Coefficient of Solute in ExtractOpenImg
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