Gas Chromatography (GC)

Gas Chromatography (GC) is a analytical technique used to separate and analyze compounds in a mixture. In GC, a sample is vaporized and carried by an inert gas through a column packed with a stationary phase. Different components of the sample travel through the column at varying speeds, allowing them to separate. As they exit the column, they are detected and measured. This method is widely used in laboratories to identify substances in environmental tests, food safety, and forensic science, providing valuable information about the composition of complex mixtures.