Chromatographic process, where only the curvature of the
distribution isotherm
determines the shape of the peaks while other
peak-broadening processes are neglected.
Note:
The assumption of ideal, non-linear (INL)
chromatography is
often made in order to facilitate theoretical treatments. It can be
justified in cases of efficient columns and distribution isotherms with
prominent non-linearity.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 1591
(Nomenclature for non-linear chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1996))
on page 1594
