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Actual Relative Retention is the ratio of adjusted retention times for any two components. Check FAQs
αR=(K2K1)
αR - Actual Relative Retention?K2 - Partition Coefficient of Solute 2?K1 - Partition Coefficient of Solute 1?

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2.5Edit=(15Edit6Edit)
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Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
αR=(K2K1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
αR=(156)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
αR=(156)
LAST Step Evaluate
αR=2.5

Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components Formula Elements

Variables
Actual Relative Retention
Actual Relative Retention is the ratio of adjusted retention times for any two components.
Symbol: αR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Symbol: K2
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Symbol: K1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Actual Relative Retention

​Go Relative Retention given Adjusted Retention Times
αR=(tr2'tr1')
​Go Relative Retention given Capacity Factor of Two Components
αR=(k2'k1')

Other formulas in Relative and Adjusted Retention category

​Go Mobile Phase Travel Time given Capacity Factor
tCP=trk'+1
​Go Mobile Phase Travel Time through Column
tC=(tr-tr')
​Go Molar Concentration of Third Component in First Phase
CP1=(kDC'Cs2)
​Go Molar Concentration of Third Component in Second Phase
CP2=(C1kDC')

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

Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components evaluator uses Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1) to evaluate 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 evaluate Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator 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.

FAQs on Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components

What is the formula to find Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components?
The formula of Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components is expressed as Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1). Here is an example- 2.5 = (15/6).
How to calculate Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components?
With Partition Coefficient of Solute 2 (K2) & Partition Coefficient of Solute 1 (K1) we can find Relative Retention given Partition Coefficient of Two Components using the formula - Actual Relative Retention = (Partition Coefficient of Solute 2/Partition Coefficient of Solute 1).
What are the other ways to Calculate Actual Relative Retention?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Actual Relative Retention-
  • Actual Relative Retention=(Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 2/Adjusted Retention Time of Solute 1)OpenImg
  • Actual Relative Retention=(Capacity Factor of Solute 2/Capacity Factor of Solute 1)OpenImg
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