Definitions
- Used in chromatography to refer to the solvent or mixture of solvents that carries the sample through the stationary phase. - Refers to the liquid that is used to wash or rinse a substance to extract desired components. - Can be used to describe the liquid that is used to dissolve a solid or extract a soluble component from a mixture.
- Refers to a liquid that is added to a solution to reduce its concentration. - Can be used to describe a solvent that is used to dilute a concentrated solution or mixture. - Used in pharmaceuticals to refer to a liquid that is added to a medication to reduce its strength or potency.
List of Similarities
- 1Both eluent and diluent are liquids.
- 2Both are used to modify the properties of a solution or mixture.
- 3Both can be used in scientific and laboratory settings.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Eluent is used to carry a sample through a stationary phase in chromatography, while diluent is used to reduce the concentration of a solution or mixture.
- 2Usage: Eluent is used to extract desired components from a mixture, while diluent is used to reduce the strength or potency of a solution.
- 3Composition: Eluent is typically composed of solvents or mixtures of solvents, while diluent can be any liquid that reduces the concentration of a solution.
- 4Application: Eluent is used in chromatography and chemical analysis, while diluent is used in pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and other fields.
- 5Effect: Eluent separates components in a mixture, while diluent reduces the strength or potency of a solution.
Remember this!
Eluent and diluent are both liquids used in scientific and laboratory settings. However, they differ in their function, usage, composition, application, and effect. Eluent is used to carry a sample through a stationary phase in chromatography and extract desired components from a mixture, while diluent is used to reduce the concentration or strength of a solution.
