Retention Volume in Method of Separation Technique Formulas

The Retention Volume is defined as the volume of the mobile phase required to elute the solute from the column. And is denoted by V_R. Retention Volume is usually measured using the Liter for Volume. Note that the value of Retention Volume is always negative.

Method of Separation Technique formulas that make use of Retention Volume

fxRetention Time given Retention VolumeGo

fxFlow Rate given Retention Volume and TimeGo

fxUnretained Volume given Capacity FactorGo

fxCapacity Factor given Retention Volume and Unretained VolumeGo

FAQ

What is the Retention Volume?

The Retention Volume is defined as the volume of the mobile phase required to elute the solute from the column. Retention Volume is usually measured using the Liter for Volume. Note that the value of Retention Volume is always negative.

Can the Retention Volume be negative?

Yes, the Retention Volume, measured in Volume can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Retention Volume?

Retention Volume is usually measured using the Liter[L] for Volume. Cubic Meter[L], Cubic Centimeter[L], Cubic Millimeter[L] are the few other units in which Retention Volume can be measured.

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