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Definition and context
The interval associated with an analyte passing through a chromatographic system under specified conditions.
What to check
Compare the sample and reference under the same method; column and mobile-phase changes affect retention.
Interpretation
Retention time is not a universal identity constant.
Sources and verification scope
Retention time in chromatography ↗
IUPAC Gold Book
Source details (original language)
- Scope
- Chromatographic terminology
- Document section
- Term R05364
- Limitations
- Method-dependent quantity.
- Claim verification date
- 2026-09-09
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