non-linear distribution isotherm 

in chromatography
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.NT06936
A distribution isotherm which is not linear.
Note:
A non-linear isotherm can have several shapes, as classified by Brunauer et al. In chromatography convex or concave shapes are common, as well as combinations.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 1591. (Nomenclature for non-linear chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 1593 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'non-linear distribution isotherm' 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.NT06936 RIS BibTex EndNote
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