Question

Who introduced chromatography?

Answer 1

Introduction to chromatography

1. This technique was introduced by M. S. Tswett, a Russian botanist in 1906.
2. It is a method based on the difference in the rate of adsorption of various components of a mixture on a suitable adsorbent.

There are four types of chromatography namely,

1. Paper chromatography
2. Column chromatography
3. Thin layer chromatography
4. Gas chromatography

Thus, M. S. Tswett, a Russian botanist in 1906 introduced chromatography.