7. Glossary

Capacité d'extraction; loading capacity

Maximum concentration of a given solute that the extraction solvent can contain under specific conditions.

Ultimate extraction capacity (stoichiometric capacity); ultimate capacity

Theoretical maximum concentration of a given solute that the extraction solvent can contain for a fixed concentration of extractant.

Concentration micellaire critique CMC; critical micelle concentration

Concentration of surfactant in a medium above which micelles form spontaneously.

Constante thermodynamique d'extraction $K_{\mathrm{ex }}^{}$