Importance of Adsorption Chromatography
Some importance of adsorption chromatography: Separates Compounds by Polarity Adsorption chromatography separates mixtures because polar molecules attach more strongly to the solid surface than less polar molecules. The solid stationary phase contains active sites that form temporary interactions with compounds based on their polarity. Molecules that create stronger surface interactions move more slowly through the column, while weakly interacting molecules travel faster with the mobile phase. This difference in movement causes the components of a mixture to spread apart into distinct bands. As a result, each compound can be collected or detected separately after traveling different distances through the system. Purifies Organic Compounds Adsorption chromatography removes unwanted substances by retaining impurities on the stationary phase while allowing the desired compound to pass through. In adsorption chromatography, impurities interact more strongly with the active surface sites of...