Parameters of Planar Chromatography - Useful hints

The articles in this series are dedicated to the important steps of planar chromatography and their parameters which influence the chromatographic result. Hints for optimization are given to help the reader to use planar chromatography most efficiently.

• Chromatogram development, part 1: Chamber type and chamber saturation
• Sample Application
• Proposal for a standardized approach to HPTLC (SOP)
• Chromatogram development, part 2: Effects of developing distance and position in the chromatogram on resolution
• Handling of plates
• Documentation of TLC/HPTLC plates
• Derivatization
• Scanning Densitometry - Part 1: scanning modes and multi-wavelength scan