Forensic Chemistry of Chromatography
Product Code : JLI-CLE-10630
Quick Answer: The Forensic Chemistry of Chromatography is a school chromatography kit in which students use thin-layer chromatography to compare the ink on a ransom note with inks from suspects' markers, with material for 15 groups.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Scenario: the school library's computers are stolen and a ransom note is left behind.
- Thin-layer chromatography separates the ink on the note and the inks from suspects' markers.
- Shows whether the note could have been written with a particular marker.
- Enough material for 15 groups; Teacher's Manual and Student Guide and Analysis copy-masters included.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Groups | 15 |
| Technique | Thin-layer chromatography |
| Teacher materials | Teacher's Manual, Student Guide and Analysis copy-masters |
How It Is Used
Groups spot ink from the ransom note and from each suspect's marker on thin-layer plates, develop them and compare the separated colour patterns. A match supports the idea that a particular marker was used, while a mismatch rules it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What technique does the Forensic Chemistry of Chromatography kit use?
Thin-layer chromatography, to separate the ink on the ransom note and the inks from markers tied to possible suspects.
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Laboratories and education suppliers in Djibouti, Gambia, Lesotho, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Georgia can source the Forensic Chemistry of Chromatography from JLab India for export.
For a quotation on the Forensic Chemistry of Chromatography, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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