Performance test definitions (Data Analysis)
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Performance test definitions

  • NOTE: Retention time used for performance tests
  • Overview performance tests
  • True peak width Wx [min]
  • Capacity factor (USP), capacity ratio (ASTM) k'
  • Symmetry factor, tailing factor (USP)
  • Number of theoretical plates per column (USP)
  • Number of theoretical plates per meter N [1-m]
  • Relative retention, Selectivity
  • Resolution (USP, ASTM) R
  • Resolution (USP 2022/EP/JP) Rs
  • Peak to valley ratio (EP/JP)
21-Feb-2025