Unit III
Adsorption and partition
column chromatography
Mrs Vandana Sharma
Assistant professor
Previous years questions
 Explain partition chromatography with reference to
the principle, procedure, different types and
applications in pharmacy field. 16
1. Answer the following questions in very short (Maximum
20 Words)
a) Partition coefficient . 2
b) Significance of Rf value 2
Solution
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Contents
 Methodology
 Advantages
 Disadvantages
 applications
Definition
 Chromatography- Color writing
 Chromatography---- group of methods-----for separating ------
molecular mixtures-----that depends upon the differential
affinities of the solute between the 2 immiscible phase.
 One phase--- Stationary phase
 Other phase--- fluid or gas---- Mobile phase
 Stationary Phase--- Porous or finely divided solid
Or
Liquid that has been coated as thin layer
on an inert support
 Mobile Phase--- May be pure liquid or mixture of solutions or
may be gas or mixture of gases
Classification
 Stationary Phase- Solid or Liquid
 Mobile phase- Liquid or gas
 Basis of separation of components ---- result of combination of two or
more factors example
 Migration rate These factors rely on stationary and
 Capillary action the mobile phase employed
 extent of adsorption etc
S. No. Classes Examples
1. Adsorption
Chromatography
Columnar methods
Gas solid chromatography
2. Partition
Chromatography
Paper chromatography
Thin layer chromatography (TLC)
Reverse phase partition extraction
chromatography
Classification
S.
No.
classes Examples
3. Ion exchange
chromatography
Cation exchange
chromatography
Anion exchange chromatography
4. Exclusion
Chromatography
Gel Chromatography
5. Electrochromatography Electrohoresis
S. No. Classes Details
1. Preparative
Chromatography
Is a type of purification
Separation mixture
components for further used
2. Analytical
Chromatography
Determines the relative
proportions of mixture analytes
Require small amounts of
General Principles of chromatography
 Principle of chromatography involves ----- separation of
components into varied bands (or color graphs) and
their identifications.
 Preferential separation occurs based on the differential
affinities of compounds for stationary and mobile phase.
 Upon separation compounds are identified by different
methods of detections .
 The variation in affinities among components occurs due
to relative adsorption or partition coefficient in both the
phases
• Adsorption
• Partition
 Adsorption
Based on the polarity of the component with respect to the stationary phase
If stationary phase---polar polar component- will migrate slowly---
Sample component--- polar separate from sample at last
In the same manner
stationary phase-nonpolar nonpolar component- will migrate slowly---
sample component –nonpolar separate from sample at last
Result- hence- the stationary and mobile phase--- are opposite---ie.,
Stationary phase ----polar
Mobile phase ---- nonpolar or Vice versa
Eluent--- Solvent used in the column as mobile phase
Eluate-The liquid reaching the column end with the separated components
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Partition
Partition depends on
the components solubility in different liquids--- hence--- mobile phase
and stationary phase ---- should be liquid.
The liquid stationary phase is a thin film on a solid support in the column.
Thus , if the components of a sample mixture have differences in their
solubility in different liquids
And
are of same nature (i.e., either polar or nonpolar)
they split into two liquid phases (i.e., Mobile and Stationary phases)
 This is based on their partition coefficient between two liquids.
 Definition of Partition or distribution coefficient ( Kd ) --- Distribution of
compound among immiscible phases. Constant at given
temperature
 It is basis of separation by chromatographic methods
Continue……
Eg. A compound that distributes itself between two
immiscible solvents (A and B) at given temprature
 Kd = Conc. In solvent A
Conc. In Solvent B
If Kd = value is 0.5 (for a substance distribution b/w silicic
acid and benzene)= means (conc. of substance in
benzene is twice than that in silicic acid)
Theories of Chromatography
• Plate theory– depends on Migration rate of solutes
• Rate or kinetic theory- depends on the development of
peaks in the chromatograms
Solution
Development of Chromatograms
The following methods are used for development of chromatograms
Frontal Analysis
Elution Analysis
Displacement Analysis
A+B
In carrier solvent
Saturated
adsorbent
A + B
A
VR
determine
the conc. of
A in mobile
phase
Frontal Analysis
1. Mixture of sample (A+B)
--- is continuously
introduced in the
adsorbent packed
column
2. This results in complete
adsorption of the
sample and saturation
of the adsorbent.
3. On further adding the
sample solution, A (the
least adsorbed
component) elutes out
first in pure form,
accompanied by the
mixture of A+B (the
strongly adsorbed
component ) that
elutes out slowly.
Component
A have low
affinity for
adsorbent --
separated
from
component B
having high
affinity for
adsorbent
A. Frontal Analysis-
 Preparative technique-
 Is a type of purification
 Separation mixture components for further used
1. The sample solution is passed through the adsorbent
column.
2. The solute having high affinity for adsorbent ---- occupy the
active sites of adsorbent column
or
the solute having low affinity for adsorbent---- weakly
adsorbed or accumulated in the migrating solvent front
Result---the minimum adsorbed solute first elute out of the
column followed by the other solutes based on their
degree of adsorption.
Uses--- This method is used for eliminating traces of strongly
adsorbed unwanted substances, while retaining the least
adsorbed desirable components.
B. Elution analysis
 Widely used for developing chromatograms
 In this method
1. Small amount of sample solution is added on the column top.
2. The pure solvent (Mobile phase or eluent ) is made to run down the
column.
3. This leads to differences in the migration of solutes in mobile phase.
4. Different solute elute out the column at different rates depending
on their partition coefficient.
5. Differences in partition coefficient of the solutes in a sample lead to
separation mixtures that appear as bands or zone.
Note- Gradient elution
1. Is a technique of separating the components (having variable
affinity for the stationary phase) by changing the eluent
composition.
2. The eluting power of mobile phase --- can be increased by
changing the ratio of two or more eluting components.
C
A+C
4. The Components
elute out on the basis
of their degree of
affinity but their
migration depends on
the mobile phase.
B+C
Mobile
Phase
(Eluent C)
C
C
A+ B
2. A mobile phase = having
lower affinity than the
components for the
stationary phase) allow to
run through the column.
3. Migration rate of
components is slower than
that of mobile phase.
1. A small amount of
Mixture (A+B
components) is
added at the
column top.
5. The components completely
separate from each other by
eluting out with another mobile
phase ( Eluent C).
6. Note - This elution method
can be improved by
changing the eluent after
specific time period
7. For example – in step wise elution, a combination of eluents (with
increased eluting powers ) is used to elute out the components
having greater affinity for the stationary phase and also to aid their
movement throughout the system.
C
Elution Analysis
c. Displacement Analysis-
In this method
1. A small amount of sample solution is introduced at the column
top.
2. The mixture components are separated by the downward flow
of displacing agent--- which is solution of substance having
stronger affinity than the other components for the stationary
phase
3. Column adsorbs the displacing agent and form zone or band
at the top.
4. This band of displacing agent moves downwards and
displaces out the sample components from the adsorption
sites.
5. Thus, the component bands are formed farther from the band
of displacing agent.
6. The components continuously displace each other from the
column.
7. The component having minimum affinity will first elute out of the
column, followed by the elution of other components
depending on their adsorption degree.
Advantage-
1. Column can be heavily loaded ( The amount of
sample solution added in the column termed loading.)
Disadvantages-
1. After one flow the displacing agent saturates the
column.
Eluent C or
Displacing
agent C
1. A sample mixture (A and B
components)is introduced at the
column top, where it gets
adsorbed on the stationary phase.
C
2. Then displacing agent ( C ) is
made to run through the column.
Because
( C ) that adsorbs on the stationary
phase more strongly than the
sample components (A+B)
B
3. This agent (C )while
moving down the
column displaces the
components (A and
B) from the stationary
phase and elutes
them out.
A
4. This leads to separation of components depending on the differences
in their partition coefficient and adsorption.
Disadvantage-Displacement analysis
does not give complete separation
of components as the zones of pure
components as the zones of pure
components have regions of mixtures
between them that can be collected
for further treatment.
Displacement
Analysis
Retention factor (RF )
-------------
-----------
---------------
4
c
m
5.5
cm
Solvent front
Compoud
spot
Baselin (Origin)
Detection of RF value
Distance travelled by the
compound
Distance travelled by the solvent
front
Retention factor (RF ) =
(RF ) = 4.0 cm = 0.73
5.5 cm
If all the component move
such a distance from
baseline that RF values
lays between 0.15 and 0.85,
the solvent used is
considered adequate
Importance-----
 This indicates that the distance travelled by the
compound and the RF value of the same
compound are directly proportional to each
other.
 This also indicates that when RF values of
different compounds are compared under the
same chromatographic conditions, the
compound with larger RF value is less polar due
to its weak interaction with polar adsorbent on
the plate.
Thanks

Adsorption and partition column chromatography.pptx

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    Unit III Adsorption andpartition column chromatography Mrs Vandana Sharma Assistant professor
  • 2.
    Previous years questions Explain partition chromatography with reference to the principle, procedure, different types and applications in pharmacy field. 16 1. Answer the following questions in very short (Maximum 20 Words) a) Partition coefficient . 2 b) Significance of Rf value 2
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    Contents  Methodology  Advantages Disadvantages  applications
  • 5.
    Definition  Chromatography- Colorwriting  Chromatography---- group of methods-----for separating ------ molecular mixtures-----that depends upon the differential affinities of the solute between the 2 immiscible phase.  One phase--- Stationary phase  Other phase--- fluid or gas---- Mobile phase  Stationary Phase--- Porous or finely divided solid Or Liquid that has been coated as thin layer on an inert support  Mobile Phase--- May be pure liquid or mixture of solutions or may be gas or mixture of gases
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    Classification  Stationary Phase-Solid or Liquid  Mobile phase- Liquid or gas  Basis of separation of components ---- result of combination of two or more factors example  Migration rate These factors rely on stationary and  Capillary action the mobile phase employed  extent of adsorption etc S. No. Classes Examples 1. Adsorption Chromatography Columnar methods Gas solid chromatography 2. Partition Chromatography Paper chromatography Thin layer chromatography (TLC) Reverse phase partition extraction chromatography
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    Classification S. No. classes Examples 3. Ionexchange chromatography Cation exchange chromatography Anion exchange chromatography 4. Exclusion Chromatography Gel Chromatography 5. Electrochromatography Electrohoresis S. No. Classes Details 1. Preparative Chromatography Is a type of purification Separation mixture components for further used 2. Analytical Chromatography Determines the relative proportions of mixture analytes Require small amounts of
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    General Principles ofchromatography  Principle of chromatography involves ----- separation of components into varied bands (or color graphs) and their identifications.  Preferential separation occurs based on the differential affinities of compounds for stationary and mobile phase.  Upon separation compounds are identified by different methods of detections .  The variation in affinities among components occurs due to relative adsorption or partition coefficient in both the phases • Adsorption • Partition
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     Adsorption Based onthe polarity of the component with respect to the stationary phase If stationary phase---polar polar component- will migrate slowly--- Sample component--- polar separate from sample at last In the same manner stationary phase-nonpolar nonpolar component- will migrate slowly--- sample component –nonpolar separate from sample at last Result- hence- the stationary and mobile phase--- are opposite---ie., Stationary phase ----polar Mobile phase ---- nonpolar or Vice versa Eluent--- Solvent used in the column as mobile phase Eluate-The liquid reaching the column end with the separated components
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    Partition Partition depends on thecomponents solubility in different liquids--- hence--- mobile phase and stationary phase ---- should be liquid. The liquid stationary phase is a thin film on a solid support in the column. Thus , if the components of a sample mixture have differences in their solubility in different liquids And are of same nature (i.e., either polar or nonpolar) they split into two liquid phases (i.e., Mobile and Stationary phases)  This is based on their partition coefficient between two liquids.  Definition of Partition or distribution coefficient ( Kd ) --- Distribution of compound among immiscible phases. Constant at given temperature  It is basis of separation by chromatographic methods
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    Continue…… Eg. A compoundthat distributes itself between two immiscible solvents (A and B) at given temprature  Kd = Conc. In solvent A Conc. In Solvent B If Kd = value is 0.5 (for a substance distribution b/w silicic acid and benzene)= means (conc. of substance in benzene is twice than that in silicic acid) Theories of Chromatography • Plate theory– depends on Migration rate of solutes • Rate or kinetic theory- depends on the development of peaks in the chromatograms
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    Development of Chromatograms Thefollowing methods are used for development of chromatograms Frontal Analysis Elution Analysis Displacement Analysis
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    A+B In carrier solvent Saturated adsorbent A+ B A VR determine the conc. of A in mobile phase Frontal Analysis 1. Mixture of sample (A+B) --- is continuously introduced in the adsorbent packed column 2. This results in complete adsorption of the sample and saturation of the adsorbent. 3. On further adding the sample solution, A (the least adsorbed component) elutes out first in pure form, accompanied by the mixture of A+B (the strongly adsorbed component ) that elutes out slowly. Component A have low affinity for adsorbent -- separated from component B having high affinity for adsorbent
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    A. Frontal Analysis- Preparative technique-  Is a type of purification  Separation mixture components for further used 1. The sample solution is passed through the adsorbent column. 2. The solute having high affinity for adsorbent ---- occupy the active sites of adsorbent column or the solute having low affinity for adsorbent---- weakly adsorbed or accumulated in the migrating solvent front Result---the minimum adsorbed solute first elute out of the column followed by the other solutes based on their degree of adsorption. Uses--- This method is used for eliminating traces of strongly adsorbed unwanted substances, while retaining the least adsorbed desirable components.
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    B. Elution analysis Widely used for developing chromatograms  In this method 1. Small amount of sample solution is added on the column top. 2. The pure solvent (Mobile phase or eluent ) is made to run down the column. 3. This leads to differences in the migration of solutes in mobile phase. 4. Different solute elute out the column at different rates depending on their partition coefficient. 5. Differences in partition coefficient of the solutes in a sample lead to separation mixtures that appear as bands or zone. Note- Gradient elution 1. Is a technique of separating the components (having variable affinity for the stationary phase) by changing the eluent composition. 2. The eluting power of mobile phase --- can be increased by changing the ratio of two or more eluting components.
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    C A+C 4. The Components eluteout on the basis of their degree of affinity but their migration depends on the mobile phase. B+C Mobile Phase (Eluent C) C C A+ B 2. A mobile phase = having lower affinity than the components for the stationary phase) allow to run through the column. 3. Migration rate of components is slower than that of mobile phase. 1. A small amount of Mixture (A+B components) is added at the column top. 5. The components completely separate from each other by eluting out with another mobile phase ( Eluent C). 6. Note - This elution method can be improved by changing the eluent after specific time period 7. For example – in step wise elution, a combination of eluents (with increased eluting powers ) is used to elute out the components having greater affinity for the stationary phase and also to aid their movement throughout the system. C Elution Analysis
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    c. Displacement Analysis- Inthis method 1. A small amount of sample solution is introduced at the column top. 2. The mixture components are separated by the downward flow of displacing agent--- which is solution of substance having stronger affinity than the other components for the stationary phase 3. Column adsorbs the displacing agent and form zone or band at the top. 4. This band of displacing agent moves downwards and displaces out the sample components from the adsorption sites.
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    5. Thus, thecomponent bands are formed farther from the band of displacing agent. 6. The components continuously displace each other from the column. 7. The component having minimum affinity will first elute out of the column, followed by the elution of other components depending on their adsorption degree. Advantage- 1. Column can be heavily loaded ( The amount of sample solution added in the column termed loading.) Disadvantages- 1. After one flow the displacing agent saturates the column.
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    Eluent C or Displacing agentC 1. A sample mixture (A and B components)is introduced at the column top, where it gets adsorbed on the stationary phase. C 2. Then displacing agent ( C ) is made to run through the column. Because ( C ) that adsorbs on the stationary phase more strongly than the sample components (A+B) B 3. This agent (C )while moving down the column displaces the components (A and B) from the stationary phase and elutes them out. A 4. This leads to separation of components depending on the differences in their partition coefficient and adsorption. Disadvantage-Displacement analysis does not give complete separation of components as the zones of pure components as the zones of pure components have regions of mixtures between them that can be collected for further treatment. Displacement Analysis
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    Retention factor (RF) ------------- ----------- --------------- 4 c m 5.5 cm Solvent front Compoud spot Baselin (Origin) Detection of RF value Distance travelled by the compound Distance travelled by the solvent front Retention factor (RF ) = (RF ) = 4.0 cm = 0.73 5.5 cm If all the component move such a distance from baseline that RF values lays between 0.15 and 0.85, the solvent used is considered adequate
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    Importance-----  This indicatesthat the distance travelled by the compound and the RF value of the same compound are directly proportional to each other.  This also indicates that when RF values of different compounds are compared under the same chromatographic conditions, the compound with larger RF value is less polar due to its weak interaction with polar adsorbent on the plate.
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