Provides a clear explanation of the essential background theory of TLC, arguably the most popular of all the separation methods. It is hoped that the examples provided will enable the user to make educated guesses when choosing the separation conditions for unknown mixtures in the laboratory.

In this third edition, more than 40 renowned authorities introduce and update chapters on the theory, fundamentals, techniques, and instrumentation of thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC), highlighting the latest procedures and applications of TLC to 19 important compound classes and coverage of TLC applications by compound type. Easily adaptable to industrial scenarios , the Handbook of Thin-Layer Chromatography, Third Edition supports practical research strategies with extensive tables of data, offers numerous figures that illustrate techniques and chromatograms, and includes a glossary as well as a directory of equipment suppliers.

This new addition to the series introduces the reader to the techniques of chromatography. Enough of the underlying theory is explained to make the techniques understandable to the beginner. The text covers methods and practice which are common to all forms of chromatography. The first three sections give the underlying principles of chromatographic separation and discuss those factors which affect the quality of the results. The fourth section covers the use of chromatography in qualitative and quantitative analysis. The final section deals with the practical aspects of classical liquid chromatography. It contains many examples and problems.· Introduction· The Characterization of Separated Components· The Quality of Chromatographic Separations· Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Chromotography· Classical Column Chromatography· Self-Assessment Questions and Responses· Units of Measurement

A practical how-to guide to all the basic techniques needed to practice thin layer chromatography in biochemical/pharmaceutical research and quality control. This updated edition presents the most current techniques as well as the hows and whys of TLC. Provides step-by-step methods for performing the separations as well as doing related tasks, such as applying the sample, selecting the mobile phase, and quantitation. Includes a special chapter on how to select solvents for the development of a chromatogram to separate specific individual components of a mixture.

Practical Thin-Layer Chromatography provides thorough coverage of the principles, practices, and applications of thin-layer chromatography (TLC) for important sample and compound types. This information is directed specifically at workers in the most active scientific fields.

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