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What is chromatography used for?

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Chromatography is used to separate a mixture of soluble substances, for instance ink dyes and photosynthetic pigments. The different substances are separated based on their affinity to paper, mass and solubility.

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Chromatography is used to help distinguish and separate different components in a mixture.

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