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three diagrams showing the different phases of an experiment

Van Deemter equation

H (height of the theoretical plate) is influenced by given factors: 1) diffusion due to multiple flow paths A, 2) longitudinal diffusion B, which depends on the resistance of the sorbent 3) mass transfer in the mobile phase Cm 4) mass transfer in the stationary phase Cs