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No. A TLC (Thin Liquid Chromatagraphy) plate is made specially. It has different Compounds to it that make it separate from filter paper.
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Why iodine is used in thin layer chromatography?
The staining of a TLC plate with iodine vapor is among the oldest methods for the visualization of organic compounds. It is based upon the observation that iodine has a high affinity for both unsaturated and aromatic compounds. Preparation: A chamber may be assembled as follows: To 100 mL wide mouth jar (with cap) is added a piece of filter paper and few crystals of iodine. Iodine has a high vapor pressure for a solid and the chamber will rapidly become saturated with iodine vapor. Insert your TLC plate and allow it to remain within the chamber until it develops a light brown color over the entire plate. Commonly, if your compound has an affinity for iodine, it will appear as a dark brown spot on a lighter brown background. Carefully remove the TLC plate at this point and gently circle the spots with a dull pencil. The iodine will not remain on the TLC plate for long periods of time so circling these spots is necessary if one wishes to refer to these TLC's at a later date.
How can you further isolate pigments on a thin layer plate in TLC experiment?
Run the mixture on the TLC plate. Find the different colored pigments. Scrape each spot and elute the pigments.
What is the significance of TLC over paper chromatography?
Paper chromatography and TLC both use a solid stationary phase and liquid mobile phase. The only real difference is in the physical and chemical composition of the stationary phase. Paper chromatography uses a fibrous protein/polymer mesh (i.e. paper) as its stationary phase, TLC uses a compacted powder (usually silica or alumina) on a sealed backing.
Can TLC or paper chromatography be used to separate and identify very volatile substances?
Thin layer chromatography is not a method that can be used for very volatile substances. When a thin layer plate is removed from a developing tank, one needs to evaporate off the developing solvent, which is sometimes done by heating the plate or moving it thorugh a stream of air. Any volatile components on the plate would be removed at the same time. In order to separate and identify volatile compounds, you'd use hplc or gc (high performance liquid or gas chromatography.
How Chromatography can be used for non colored solution?
Many organic compounds are aromatic and thus absorb ultraviolet light. Simply shine UV over your TLC plate and observe the spots. If the compound isn't UV absorbing but has a double bond, a solution of KMnO4 can be used to visibly stain the compound on the TLC plate.
What is the solvent front and how is its migration on the TLC plate measured?
The solvent front is the line at where the solvent moves up the TLC plate. Its migration can be measured by taking the R value of the TLC plate.
When preparing to develop a TLC plate what is the appropriate spatial relationship between the level of solvent in the developing chamber and the spots on your TLC plate?
The spots on the TLC plate should be placed about a cm from the bottom of the plate. Then solvent should then fall about half-way between these spots and the bottom of the beaker.
Why iodine is used in thin layer chromatography?
The staining of a TLC plate with iodine vapor is among the oldest methods for the visualization of organic compounds. It is based upon the observation that iodine has a high affinity for both unsaturated and aromatic compounds. Preparation: A chamber may be assembled as follows: To 100 mL wide mouth jar (with cap) is added a piece of filter paper and few crystals of iodine. Iodine has a high vapor pressure for a solid and the chamber will rapidly become saturated with iodine vapor. Insert your TLC plate and allow it to remain within the chamber until it develops a light brown color over the entire plate. Commonly, if your compound has an affinity for iodine, it will appear as a dark brown spot on a lighter brown background. Carefully remove the TLC plate at this point and gently circle the spots with a dull pencil. The iodine will not remain on the TLC plate for long periods of time so circling these spots is necessary if one wishes to refer to these TLC's at a later date.
Why can the pigment spot on chromatography paper not be submerged in solvent?
This is because the nonpolar pigments would just simply dissolve in the nonpolar solvent instead of traveling up the TLC plate.
How can you further isolate pigments on a thin layer plate in TLC experiment?
Run the mixture on the TLC plate. Find the different colored pigments. Scrape each spot and elute the pigments.
What is the component of the coating on the pre-coated TLC plate?
silica or alumina
Why KMnO4 used in TLC?
because it can make the point shown in your plate
How do you rent a car with a TLC license plate?
You have to be speaking Bangalian,Indian or a good Spanish.
What is tailing effect in TLC?
Tailing effect is an error that occurs when the spot is not allowed to dry hence leading increased diameter of the spot in a TLC plate. Nwando Ata.
What will be the result of applying too much compound to a TLC plate?
Applying too much compound to the TLC plate makes it difficult for a good separation to occur. Instead, a large blot of solution tends to appear in the TLC. "It is extremely important that the spots be as small as possible and that they be applied using a 1% solution of the compounds being separated
What is the significance of TLC over paper chromatography?
Paper chromatography and TLC both use a solid stationary phase and liquid mobile phase. The only real difference is in the physical and chemical composition of the stationary phase. Paper chromatography uses a fibrous protein/polymer mesh (i.e. paper) as its stationary phase, TLC uses a compacted powder (usually silica or alumina) on a sealed backing.
Can you have a TLC and a cdl license at the same time?
yes you can
