What is Chromatogram?



A chromatogram is the visual output of the chromatograph. 

A graphical representation of the detector response, concentration of analyte in the effluent, or other quantity use as a measure of effluent concentration versus effluent volume or time. 

In planar chromatography, chromatogram may refer to the paper or layer with the separated zones.

In the case of an optimal separation, different peaks or patterns on the chromatogram correspond to different components of the separated mixture.

Plotted on the x-axis is the retention time and plotted on the y-axis a signal (for example obtained by a spectrophotometer, mass spectrometer or a variety of other detectors) corresponding to the response created by the analytes exiting the system.

In the case of an optimal system the signal is proportional to the concentration of the specific analyte separated.

What is retention time?

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