Term: saturation fraction, \(s_{\text{B}}\)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05476

Definition:
Amount-of-substance of a component (solute) in a solution divided by the amount-of-substance of the component when it is saturating the system at constant temperature and pressure. Also referred to simply as saturation, for example oxygen saturation.

Related Terms:
1) saturation (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S05472).

Source: PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 991 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)

Citation: 'saturation fraction, \(s_{\text{B}}\)' 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.S05476

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