Term: zone
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Z06749

Definition:
A region in the chromatographic bed where one or more components of the sample are located. The term band may also be used for it.

Source: Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 96 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)

Citation: 'zone' 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.Z06749

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