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Would the Rf value of a pigment change if a different solvent was used?

April 26, 2017different pigment RF solvent Used value

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Would the Rf value of a pigment change if a different solvent was used?

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Yes, the solubility of the pigment molecule in its organic solvent is a factor involved in the seperation of pigments. More soluble molecules move faster and generally travel further.