Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Countercurrent Distribution

A method of separation of two or more substances by repeated distribution between two immiscible liquid phases that move past each other in opposite directions. It is a form of liquid-liquid chromatography. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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A method of separation of two or more substances by repeated distribution between two immiscible liquid phases that move past each other in opposite directions. It is a form of liquid-liquid chromatography. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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  • Chromatography, Countercurrent
  • Countercurrent Chromatography
  • Distribution, Countercurrent

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Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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67(64)

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  1. E05.196w.181w.400.555w
  2. E05.196w.278w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Countercurrent Distribution. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003377. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003377
  2. Countercurrent Distribution. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countercurrent_distribution
  3. Countercurrent Distribution. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25303613