Matter and Mixtures- Macro Chromatography

Macro Chromatography

Description: A large clear plastic tube is packed with ping pong balls. Small colored beads of different sizes are poured through the tube and come out as different times depending on their sizes.

Source: Journal of Chemical Education

Year: 1986 Vol: 63 Page: 715

Keywords: Ping Pong, Chromatography, Beads, Tube

Rating:

Hazard: Low

  • Simulation or model

Effectiveness: Good

  • Time to results is low
  • Some connection from demo to course material
  • Excellent reliability

Difficulty: Low

  • Simple manipulations
  • Model system
  • Simple procedures

Safety Precautions:

  • Eye protection required

Class: Separation Techniques

Division: General, Analytical Chemistry

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