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GROUP COMPONENTS [1 record]

Record 1 2016-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

[A set of] components with similar properties whose mole fractions are so low that their measurement as individuals would be difficult or require excessive time and [that are] measured as a group.

OBS

The property of the group, rather than each individual property, is used to evaluate the properties of the mixture.

OBS

group of components: term standardized by ISO in 2014.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

[Ensemble de] constituants ayant des propriétés similaires et dont les fractions molaires sont si faibles que leur mesurage individuel serait difficile ou exigerait trop de temps, et qui sont mesurés en tant que groupe.

OBS

Plutôt que d’évaluer les propriétés de chaque constituant, on considère que les propriétés du groupe peuvent servir à qualifier les propriétés du mélange.

OBS

groupe de constituants : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 2014.

Spanish

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