Construction of an Automated Vertical Chromatography Instrument
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
126
Start Date
4-5-2017 11:45 AM
End Date
4-5-2017 12:00 PM
Department
Physics
Abstract
The construction of a vertical chromatography instrument was completed. Currently, chemistry students and professors have to perform column chromatograph by hand. This laborious process is very time consuming and commercial chromatography instruments cost over $5000. Using Arduinos with pumps and stepper motors along with other raw materials, an automated chromatography instrument was constructed for a fraction of the cost. A detailed operating manual, complete with a troubleshooting guide, was also completed. Completion of this machine allows for future students and professors to spend time exploring other phenomena associated with chromatography.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. William Roach and Dr. Jason Crumpton
Presentation Power Point
Construction of an Automated Vertical Chromatography Instrument
The construction of a vertical chromatography instrument was completed. Currently, chemistry students and professors have to perform column chromatograph by hand. This laborious process is very time consuming and commercial chromatography instruments cost over $5000. Using Arduinos with pumps and stepper motors along with other raw materials, an automated chromatography instrument was constructed for a fraction of the cost. A detailed operating manual, complete with a troubleshooting guide, was also completed. Completion of this machine allows for future students and professors to spend time exploring other phenomena associated with chromatography.