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