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What is the difference between selectivity and capacity factor of a column?
Capacity factor (k') is a measure of *retention*
*Selectivity* is measured by the separation factor (alpha)

For more details, check this section of our "Getting Started in HPLC" tutorial:
http://www.lcresources.com/resources/getstart/1d01.htm
-- Tom Jupille
LC Resources / Separation Science Associates
tjupille@lcresources.com
+ 1 (925) 297-5374
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