extraction

in process liquid-liquid distribution
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In connection with processes, this term often refers to the initial transfer step whereby the main solute, often together with impurities, is transferred from feed to solvent.
Notes:
  1. Partition and distribution are not synonymous in this specific instance.
  2. The term extraction may be used in a more general sense.
See also: loading (in solvent extraction)
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. (Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2387 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'extraction' 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.E02302 RIS BibTex EndNote
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