chromatography column

Chromatography column is a laboratory technique used to separate mixtures into their individual components. It involves passing a mixture through a tube filled with a material (the stationary phase) that interacts differently with the components. As the mixture flows through, various substances move at different speeds based on their unique properties, effectively separating them. This technique is widely used in chemistry and biochemistry for purifying compounds and analyzing complex mixtures, such as in drug testing or retrieving essential chemicals from natural sources. The collected components can then be analyzed or used for further applications.