Chemist no. 308 of 350 · Analytical

Mikhail Tsvet

1872-1919Russia

Invented chromatography

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Mikhail Tsvet and the Discovery of Chromatography: Writing with Colours

Learn how Mikhail Tsvet invented chromatography in 1903 using plant pigments, the principle, Rf value, types and exam points for JAM, NET and GATE.

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Mikhail Tsvet (1872–1919): The Botanist Who Gave Chemistry Chromatography

Biography of Mikhail Tsvet (1872-1919): early life in Italy and Geneva, Warsaw research, invention of chromatography, dispute with Willstatter and legacy.

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