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6 years ago in Chromatography , Research Writing By Yashti Iyer
Advantages of thin-paper chromatography over paper chromatography
I want to separate a set of mixtures. I wanted to use thin-paper chromatography for this purpose. But my friend asked me to use paper chromatography. Why use thin-paper chromatography over paper chromatography?
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By Zeba Malik Answered 6 years ago
1. Development chamber design
In thin-paper chromatography you need not suspend the plate from a rod on top of the development chamber as in paper chromatography. Instead it can be easily placed in a slanting position with the bottom edge placed on the chamber base.
2. Sample volume
In thin-paper chromatography the quantity of sample required and applied is very small and can be applied using automated sample dispensers.
3.Choice of reagents
Coated plates which are in thin layer chromatography has the potential to withstand corrosive spray reagents which is not possible in paper chromatography. Corrosive spray reagents deteriorate the sample spots.
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By Vishwas Rao Answered 6 years ago
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