Term: adsorption complex
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00158

Definition:
The entity constituted by the adsorbate and the part of the adsorbent to which it is bound.

Related Terms:
1) adsorbate (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00152).
2) adsorbent (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00153).

Source: PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 74 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)

Citation: 'adsorption complex' 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.A00158

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