Chromatography: (Greek = chroma ÒcolorÓ and graphein ÒwritingÓ ) Tswett named this new technique chromatography based on the fact that it separated the components of a solution by color.
Common Types of Chromatography
TswettÕs technique is based on Liquid Chromatography.  There are now several common chromatographic methods.  These include:
Paper Chromatography
Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
Liquid Chromatography (LC)
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Ion Chromatography
Gas Chromatography (GC)