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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