Chromatography Flashcards
1
Q
Retention time
A
Amount of time it takes for a substance to pass through the column
2
Q
What is indicated by the peak on the x-axis?
A
Retention time
3
Q
What is indicated on the y axis?
A
Size of molecule
4
Q
What does the number of peaks show?
A
However many compounds are present
5
Q
How is gas chromatography useful in industry?
A
Forensics (to detect presence of fuels that started fires)
To detect banned substances from urine samples of athletes
