What are the main components of a column chromatography setup?
The main components of a column chromatography setup include:
- Column: A vertical tube that holds the stationary phase.
- Stationary Phase: The material packed inside the column (e.g., silica gel).
- Mobile Phase: The solvent or mixture of solvents that flows through the column.
- Sample: The mixture that is to be separated.
- Fraction Collector: A device that collects the eluted fractions separately.