The maximum concentration of solute(s) that a solvent can contain under specified conditions.
Notes:
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The terms maximum loading, saturation capacity and saturation loading are synonymous.
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All the above terms should clearly be distinguished from ultimate capacity.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373
(Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993))
on page 2384