Spectroscopy vs. Chromatography

Spectroscopy vs. Chromatography — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Spectroscopy and Chromatography

Spectroscopynoun

(uncountable) The scientific study of spectra.

Chromatographynoun

(analytical chemistry) Any of various techniques for the qualitative or quantitative separation of the components of mixtures of compounds; all characterised by the use of a mobile phase (gas or liquid) moving relative to a stationary phase (liquid or solid) - the differences between the rates of migration of the compounds between the two phases effects the separation.

Spectroscopynoun

The use of spectrometers in chemical analysis.

Chromatographynoun

a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency

Spectroscopynoun

the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra

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