catalyst

in solvent extraction
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A substance included in the solvent to increase the rate of transfer without affecting the position of equilibrium. The term accelerator may also be used but kinetic synergist is not recommended.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. (Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2380 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'catalyst' 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.C00877 RIS BibTex EndNote
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