Term: non-linear distribution isotherm
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.NT06936

Definition:
A distribution isotherm which is not linear.

Note: A non-linear isotherm can have several shapes, as classified by Brunauer et al. In @C01075@ convex or concave shapes are common, as well as combinations.

Related Terms:
1) chromatography (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01075).
2) distribution isotherm (<em>in chromatography</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.DT06932).

Source: PAC, 1996, 68, 1591. 'Nomenclature for non-linear chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 1593 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668081591)

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

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