Stationary Phases Used in Liquid-Solid Column Chromatography:

Stationary phases of a great variety have been used in liquid chromatography. Presumably any finely divided or porous solid which has the adsorption capacity and which is not too soluble in the mobile phase may be used. Many different substances have been used as adsorbents including activated alumina, silica gel, carbon, magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide, hydrated calcium silicate, talc, silver sulphide, bauxite, activated clay from bentonite, fuller's earth, sucrose, and powdered cellulose.