In Retention Time Definition?

Retention time is the time that a solute spends in a column or it can be defined as the time spent in the stationary and mobile phases. ... The stronger the interaction, the more will be the interaction time.

What does retention time mean?

In chromatography, retention time (RT) is the interval between the injection of a sample and the detection of substances in that sample. It's the time required for the solute to pass through a chromatographic column.

What does a long retention time mean?

So high boiling point means a long retention time. The solubility in the liquid phase. The more soluble a compound is in the liquid phase, the less time it will spend being carried along by the gas. High solubility in the liquid phase means a high retention time.

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