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Chromatography - Overview

Definition of Chromatography:

Chromatography is a way of separating two or more chemical compounds, such as proteins. There are different kinds of 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 bind to material.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/28/2007
  • Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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