Term: active solid
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00109

Definition:
A porous solid with adsorptive properties by means of which chromatographic separations may be achieved. The separations resulting from this action follow laws different from those deriving from the partitioning action of the liquid phase.

Related Terms:
1) adsorptive (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00166).

Source: Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 98 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)

Citation: 'active solid' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00109

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