Applications:

Paper chromatography has been hugely used for separation and identification of cations within inorganic mixtures, proteins and enzymes organic functional groups, in biochemical work. It is particularly meaningful in the separation of closely associated compounds like as isomers, homologues, isotopes and species having variant valency or oxidation states. It has been searched especially useful in the following:

• Reorganization of trace metals in ores,
• checking purity of fermentation and pharmaceuticals,
• ripening of fermentation and fruits products,
• Detection of adulterants and contaminants within foods and drinks through comparing chromatogram of pure compound with that of the adulterant.