Thin-layer chromatography in moderate strength magnetic fields

Magnetic field can influence some processes taking part in the solid—liquid interphase area. An excellent tool for the investigation of this phenomenon is thin-layer chromatography. In this experiment, the influence of magnetic field parallel with chromatogram development direction on retention and system efficiency was investigated. The application of superconducting magnet allowed for generating the adjustable magnetic field up to about 2 T and allowed for investigation on dependence between inductivity of the field and retention changes of the chosen polyaromatic hydrocarbons. The obtained results show that the presence of magnetic field alternates the interactions among all components of a chromatographic system. Thus, in order to predict substance retention and system efficiency changes induced by the presence of the field, more parameters than the force acting on chromatographed molecule must be taken into account.