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88%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 columnMicroSolv Technology Corporation Cogent Silica-CP/N 40000-05P Selected columnTokyo Chemical Industry Kaseisorb LC SIL-120-5 P/N S1007
VendorMicroSolv Technology Corporation≠ DifferentTokyo Chemical Industry≠ Different
ModificationSilica✓ MatchSilica✓ Match
ModeNormal-Phase✓ MatchNormal-Phase✓ Match
Particle Size4.0≠ Different5.0≠ Different
Length50≠ Different150≠ Different
Internal Diameter4.6✓ Match4.6✓ Match
Pore size100≠ Different120≠ Different
Max Pressure4500? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
Surface Area350? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
EndcappedN/A? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
Operating Temperature60? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
pH stability from2.0? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
pH stability to7.0? Missing or unconfirmedNot recorded? Missing or unconfirmed
BrandCogent Silica-C≠ DifferentKaseisorb LC SIL-120-5≠ Different
Product UsagePolar compounds✓ MatchPolar compounds✓ Match

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.
Polar compoundsPolar compounds100.0% × 20 = 20.00 points
Carbon Load, %
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
Not recordedNot recordedExcluded, missing data
Endcapping
Recorded endcapping values overlap.
N/ANot recordedExcluded, missing data
Pore Size
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
10012066.7% × 10 = 6.67 points
Surface Area
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 50% relative difference.
350Not recordedExcluded, missing data
pH Stability
The overlapping pH range divided by the combined pH range.
2.0 to 7.0Not recordedExcluded, missing data
Particle Size
Numeric closeness, falling to zero at a 20% relative difference.
4.05.00.0% × 4 = 0.00 points

51.67 ÷ 59 × 100 = 88% (rounded).

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