Partition coefficient (K)
The ratio of analyte concentration in the liquid phase to concentration in the gas phase at equilibrium. For ethanol in blood at 60°C, K is approximately 1,200-1,400. A lower K favours headspace (gas-phase) concentration.
The ratio of analyte concentration in the liquid phase to concentration in the gas phase at equilibrium. For ethanol in blood at 60°C, K is approximately 1,200-1,400. A lower K favours headspace (gas-phase) concentration.
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