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Gas chromatography

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_chromatography)

Gas chromatography (GC), is a common type of chromatography used in analytical chemistry for separating and analyzing compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition. Typical uses of GC include testing the purity of a particular substance, or separating the different components of a mixture (the relative amounts of such components can also be determined). (Wikipedia)

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Chromatography
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This term is used for the following terms: 
GC (gas chromatography)

Approved Date
13-Dec-2012

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