Column comparison

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60%Weighted similarity

6 of 8 scoring criteria are comparable, covering 75% of the total weight. Missing values are excluded.

The percentage includes partial similarity. Green means the recorded values match; red means they differ. The calculation below explains each contribution.

Similarity does not guarantee identical selectivity or performance. Confirm suitability for your method.

✓ Matching values≠ Different values? Missing or unconfirmed
Recorded specifications of the current and selected columns
Property Current columnImtakt Unison UK-SilicaP/N UKS00 Selected columnSigma Aldrich SUPELCOSIL LC-Si P/N 58981C30
VendorImtakt≠ DifferentSigma Aldrich≠ Different
ModificationSilica✓ MatchSilica✓ Match
ModeNormal-Phase+CX✓ MatchNormal-Phase+CX✓ Match
Particle Size3.0✓ Match3.0✓ Match
Length10≠ Different150≠ Different
Internal Diameter4.6≠ Different3.0≠ Different
Pore size130≠ Different120≠ Different
Max Pressure3626? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
Surface Area300≠ Different170≠ Different
Operating Temperature65≠ Different70≠ Different
pH stability from1.0≠ Different2.0≠ Different
pH stability to7.0≠ Different7.5≠ Different
BrandUnison UK-Silica≠ DifferentSUPELCOSIL LC-Si≠ Different
Product UsageIsomers, Polar compounds, Vitamins≠ DifferentSmall molecules≠ Different

How this similarity score is calculated

Each comparable criterion earns its weight multiplied by its similarity. The sum is divided by the available weight, then multiplied by 100 and rounded. Missing criteria earn no points and add no weight. Vendor, Brand, Mode, length, internal diameter, pressure and temperature do not contribute to this percentage. Mode and Modification determine which families appear in recommendations.

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Score contributions for the exact two columns
Criterion and methodCurrent columnSelected columnContribution
Modification
Recorded values overlap. Proprietary modifications are capped at 50%; an identical label does not confirm identical chemistry.
SilicaSilica100.0% × 25 = 25.00 points
Product Usage
Shared usage values divided by all distinct usage values recorded for these columns.
Isomers, Polar compounds, VitaminsSmall molecules0.0% × 20 = 0.00 points
Carbon Load, %
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
Not recordedNot recordedExcluded, missing data
Endcapping
Recorded endcapping values overlap.
Not recordedNot recordedExcluded, missing data
Pore Size
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
13012084.6% × 10 = 8.46 points
Surface Area
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
30017013.3% × 8 = 1.07 points
pH Stability
The overlapping pH range divided by the combined pH range.
1.0 to 7.02.0 to 7.576.9% × 8 = 6.15 points
Particle Size
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 20% relative difference.
3.03.0100.0% × 4 = 4.00 points

44.68 ÷ 75 × 100 = 60% (rounded).

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