Chromatographic technique of ANALYSIS has seen an impressive growth over time. Such advances have increased laboratory throughputs lowered limits of detection and has made FORAYS into new areas of applications. Paper chromatography has RETAINED its GROUND till date and is popular in laboratories across the world. Some of the reasons for this are:

• Low cost of analysis and freedom from maintenance.
• Separated spots are visible for coloured compounds and colourless compounds can be viewed by using alternate techniques.
• Minimum operation and training requirements.Solvent consumption is MUCH less as compared to more sophisticated techniques.
• Paper chromatography serves as a good demonstration of basic concepts of separation for school and undergraduate students.

Chromatographic technique of analysis has seen an impressive growth over time. Such advances have increased laboratory throughputs lowered limits of detection and has made forays into new areas of applications. Paper chromatography has retained its ground till date and is popular in laboratories across the world. Some of the reasons for this are: