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National University of Singapore
Food Science & Technology
How to make a paper chromatogram?

Diagram of a simple paper chromatogram (from lab manual)
(Left) Video demonstrating how a paper chromatogram work
The diagram on the right shows a set-up of a simple paper chromatogram. If you are interested to know how to set-up a paper chromatogram, the video below is a demonstration.

Separation of different pigments from chlorophyll extracted from the leaves of vegetables.
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