The algebraic sum of the charges present at the surface of the particle divided by
the
elementary charge of the
proton. The symbol

is also used for
charge number of an ion.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 891
(Quantities and units for electrophoresis in the clinical laboratory (IUPAC Recommendations
1994))
on page 895
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