Separate Ink Pigments with Chromatography

In paper chromatography, a mixture of substances is applied to a filter paper called the stationary phase, while a pure solvent moves over it, called the mobile phase.

The RF value is calculated using the formula: RF = distance traveled by the component from the original line divided by distance traveled by the solvent from the original line.

To prepare the chromatography paper, a line should be drawn with a pencil 2 cm from the end, and the ink spot should be allowed to dry completely between applications.