Practical Understanding of Partition Coefficients

Abstract

Partition coefficients, log P or Kow, are often used in introducing and describing new extraction techniques. They can also be used in developing new separation methods. An understanding of partition coefficients, along with diffusion, is necessary to more completely guide separation processes. As with the application of any theoretical concepts, several assumptions may be applied. This month, we take a dive into the practical applications of partition coefficients as they are commonly applied to chemical extractions.