Column comparison

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75%Weighted similarity

4 of 8 scoring criteria are comparable, covering 59% 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 columnSigma Aldrich SUPELCOSIL LC-8-DB P/N 58991C30 Selected columnPhenomenex IB-SilP/N 00B-0081-E0
VendorSigma Aldrich≠ DifferentPhenomenex≠ Different
ModificationSilica/C8✓ MatchSilica/C8✓ Match
ModeReversed-Phase✓ MatchReversed-Phase✓ Match
Particle Size3.0≠ Different5.0≠ Different
Length150≠ Different50≠ Different
Internal Diameter3.0≠ Different4.6≠ Different
Pore size120≠ Different125≠ Different
Surface Area170? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
Carbon Load, %6.0? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
EndcappedYes? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
BrandSUPELCOSIL LC-8-DB≠ DifferentIB-Sil≠ Different
pH stability fromNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed2.5? Missing or unconfirmed
pH stability toNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed7.5? Missing or unconfirmed
Product UsageBasic compounds≠ DifferentBasic compounds, Mixtures with differing retention≠ 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.
Silica/C8Silica/C8100.0% × 25 = 25.00 points
Product Usage
Shared usage values divided by all distinct usage values recorded for these columns.
Basic compoundsBasic compounds, Mixtures with differing retention50.0% × 20 = 10.00 points
Carbon Load, %
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
6.0Not recordedExcluded, missing data
Endcapping
Recorded endcapping values overlap.
YesNot recordedExcluded, missing data
Pore Size
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
12012592.0% × 10 = 9.20 points
Surface Area
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
170Not recordedExcluded, missing data
pH Stability
The overlapping pH range divided by the combined pH range.
Not recorded2.5 to 7.5Excluded, missing data
Particle Size
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 20% relative difference.
3.05.00.0% × 4 = 0.00 points

44.20 ÷ 59 × 100 = 75% (rounded).

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