Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of preparative chromatography?
To separate the components of a mixture for later use
What is the role of the stationary phase in chromatography?
It is fixed on a system and interacts with different constituents of the mixture
What causes constituents to separate in chromatography?
Differential retention on the stationary phase due to subtle differences in partition coefficient
In which type of chromatography is smaller amounts of material used?
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What is the main difference between preparative and analytical chromatography?
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