Difference Between Stationary Phase and Adsorbent in Chromatography

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In chromatography, the stationary phase refers to the fixed phase that interacts with components of a mixture during separation. An adsorbent is a material that provides a surface for adsorption interactions and may function as a stationary phase in certain techniques. This distinction clarifies that all adsorbents are not stationary phases, although some stationary phases act as adsorbents.

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