A solution containing 10 g/L of a valuable protein and 1 g/L of a protein impurity is
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A solution containing 10 g/L of a valuable protein and 1 g/L of a protein impurity is extracted in a stirred vessel using an organic solvent. Distribution coefficient K = 8 for the valuable protein and 0.5 for the impurity. The initial volume is 500 L and 400 L of solvent are used for the extraction. What are the final concentrations in the two phases, and what fraction of each protein is recovered in the solvent phase?
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Unit Operations Of Chemical Engineering
ISBN: 9780072848236
7th Edition
Authors: Warren McCabe, Julian Smith, Peter Harriott
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