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Chromatography

Isocratic

Constant mobile-phase composition throughout the run. Simpler, and unsuitable for samples spanning a wide hydrophobicity range.

Related terms

Gradient
Programmed change in mobile-phase composition during a run. Gradient duration determines resolving power and is therefore part of the result, not metadata.

Where this term appears

The glossary exists to make record pages readable without a chemistry degree. Every technical term on a report resolves here.