Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) is a powerful analytical technique used to separate, identify, and quantify compounds in a mixture. It involves a stationary phase, typically a thin layer of silica gel or alumina coated on a glass, plastic, or aluminum plate, and a mobile phase, which is a solvent or a mixture of solvents. The principle behind TLC is based on the differential adsorption of compounds on the stationary phase and their solubility in the mobile phase.
