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Distribution Coefficient
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Summary
The
Distribution Coefficient
, often denoted as Kd, is a ratio that describes how a compound distributes itself between two
Immiscible phases
, typically a solvent and a
Solid Phase
. It is a
Crucial parameter
in fields like pharmacokinetics,
Environmental Science
, and chemistry, as it helps predict the behavior and
Fate of substances
in
Different media
.
Concepts
Partition Coefficient
Solubility
Phase Equilibrium
Adsorption
Desorption
Chemical Equilibrium
Thermodynamics
Environmental Fate Modeling
Chromatography
Solvent Extraction
Chemical Partitioning
Relevant Degrees
Chemistry, Crystallography, Mineralogy 50%
Chemical Technology 30%
Biological Sciences 20%
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