Forensics: Chromatography

Find out how chromatography can be used to create the chemical 'colour fingerprint' of a substance. What are the two chromatography methods and how are they used to solve crimes?

Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points.

Chromatography is the separating and analysing of chemical mixtures.

Chromatography is used in forensic investigations and research.

Paper chromatography could be used to identify a certain ink.

Gas chromatography could be used to detect traces of explosives.

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