Condition
Chromatography
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 3 February 20051 min read
Key points
- Chromatography is a way of separating two or more chemical compounds, such as proteins.
- In general, chromatography takes advantage of the differences in the chemicals you want to separate - such as their size, electric charge, or ability to bind to material.
Definition
Chromatography is a way of separating two or more chemical compounds, such as proteins. There are different kinds of chromatography. In general, chromatography takes advantage of the differences in the chemicals you want to separate - such as their size, electric charge, or ability to bind to material.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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