isocratic flow

noun

In liquid chromatography, a mobile phase of constant composition. In contrast to this is the so called "gradient elution", which is a separation where the mobile phase changes its composition during a separation process.

“operating an isocratic flow of 2 mL min”

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Meanings

nounisocratic flow (usually uncountable, plural isocratic flows)

plural isocratic flows

  1. uncountableusuallychemistryIn liquid chromatography, a mobile phase of constant composition. In contrast to this is the so called "gradient elution", which is a separation where the mobile phase changes its composition during a separation process.

    operating an isocratic flow of 2 mL min

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APA

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