Which machine is used to separate the components of a compound by vaporizing the original?

The gas chromatograph is designed to separate the components of a compound by vaporizing the sample and passing it through a column filled with a stationary phase. In this process, different components interact differently with the stationary phase due to their chemical properties, leading to varying retention times. As a result, the components exit the column sequentially and can be detected and measured, allowing for their identification and quantification.

This technique is particularly effective for analyzing volatile substances and is commonly used in laboratories for applications in fields such as environmental testing, food and beverage quality control, and forensic science. The ability to analyze gases or vaporized samples makes gas chromatography a powerful tool in both research and practical applications for separating chemical mixtures.