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The Separation Of Carboxylic Acids By Fractional Distribution, Clyde Orr Jr.

Masters Theses

The quantitative separation of substances by fractionally distributing them between two liquids phases has only recently become of interest; previously the method has been used for the identification of substances. This investigation was undertaken to determine if fractional distribution by a column of adsorbent material on which one of the liquid phases is immobilized and through which the other liquid phase perfuses is a method suitable for large scale development.

Partial separation of the similar substances succinic acid and fumaric acid was obtained without using what was considered an excessive quantity of solvent or requiring an inordinate length of time; …