Thin layer chromatography (TLC) as with al all chromatographic techniques, is based on a multistage distribution process.

This process involves: a suitable adsorbent (the stationary phase), solvents or solvent mixtures (the mobile phase), and the sample molecules. In thin layer chromatography, the adsorbent is thinly coated onto a suitable support (e.g. glass plate, polyester or aluminum sheet). On top of it, the substance mixture separates by elution with a suitable solvent.

The usual technique involves a single TLC run in a glass chamber (standard method, linear development). However, better separation results can be obtained through multiple runs with or without modifications in mobile phase.

FUNGILAB, S.A. conveniently supplies a wide range of glass tanks, plates and fixing sprays.

NORMAPLAK
Body manufactured in tempered glass, with a flat base and smooth, polished upper edges. Lid with handle, with smooth and polished base, forming a perfectly airtight closure with the body of the tank. For plates of 200 x 200 mm.

MULTIPLAK
The size and lid are identical to those of the NORMAPLAK tank.
Additional grooves exist on the inside, allowing to store up to 5 plates of 200 x 200 mm.
The MULTIPLAK tank is used particularly for quantitative analyses, serving also to store plates in a protected environment.

MINIPLAK
Body manufactured in tempered glass, with a flat base and smooth, polished upper edges. Lid with handle, with smooth and polished base, forming a perfectly airtight closure with the body of the tank. It is used for plates of 100 x 100 mm.

ROLLERPLAK
Body manufactured in tempered glass, cylindrically blown with a flat base. Hat type lid. May be use for plates of size 200 x 100 mm. Paper chromatography work may also be performed.

JPS
Jet Pack spray device comprising: Headpiece, container of reagent and propellant gas (contains no CFC’s).
Allows application of a fine layer reagent, with precise controls of the quantities sprayed.

GPU
Propellant gas for Jet Pack Spray (contains no CFC’s) (12 units)..