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laboratory technique for separating and identifying mixture components

Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) is a laboratory technique used to separate and identify compounds in a mixture. It involves applying a small sample to a thin layer of adsorbent material (like silica gel) coated on a glass or plastic plate. The plate is then placed in a solvent, which moves up the layer by capillary action, carrying different compounds at different rates based on their interactions with the adsorbent and the solvent. This method is widely used for analyzing the components of complex mixtures, such as in drug testing, food safety, and biochemical research.

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