Where is chromatography used?
What is Chromatography? Chromatography is a method used by scientists for separating organic and inorganic compounds so that they can be analyzed and studied. By analyzing a compound , a scientist can figure out what makes up that compound. Chromatography is a great physical method for observing mixtures and solvents. The word chromatography means “color writing” which is a way that chemist can test liquid mixtures. While studying the coloring materials in plant life, a Russian botanist invented chromatography in 1903. His name was M.S. Tswett. Chromatography is used in many different ways. Some people use chromatography to find out what is in a solid or liquid. It is also used to determine what unknown substances are. The Police, F.B.I., and other detectives use chromatography when trying to solve a crime. It is also used to determine the presence of cocaine in urine, alcohol in blood, PCBs in fish, and lead in water. Chromatography is used by many different people in many different w
