The Role of Spacers in Displacement Thin-Layer Chromatography

Abstract

Displacement chromatography generates highly concentrated bands which migrate closely to each other along the stationary phase bed.

Spacer-displacement thin-layer chromatography is a planar method improving the observable resolution by inserting odd compounds (spacers) among the members of displacement train to be separated.

Substances were chromatographed by displacement mode of development using silica plates, chloroform carrier and triethanolamine displacer.

Resolution formula valid for elution chromatography has been adapted to the displacement type of developments. Explanation for the numerical value of required separation is given for various cases of displacement thin-layer chromatography.

Equations are suggested in order to calculate yield, loss and efficiency of displacement chromatography.