Chromatography Health Article

Table of Contents

Advertisement
Reviewed By David C. Dugdale III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Departmentmore »

Definition

Chromatography is a way of separating two or more chemical compounds, such as proteins. There are different kinds of chromatography such as gas, high pressure liquid, or ion exchange chromatography.

In general, chromatography takes advantage of the differences in the chemicals you want to separate, such as their size, electric charge, or ability to stick to (bind) to material.

Advertisement
powered by healthline

The content on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations. Read more.