Silica Gel TLC Plates, High Definition (HD) Layer

Silica Gel TLC plates, high-definition (Silica HD TLC plates), are highly recommended for most applications in thin layer chromatography. These plates feature an abrasion-resistant surface, outstanding visualization performance, and high luminosity for distinct identification and separated compounds.

Advantages of Silica HD TLC Plates:

  • Outstanding ability to accept visualization reagents and increased abrasion resistance due to our optimized binder system
  • Good wettability for precise colorization results, even with 100% aqueous detection reagents
  • Excellent separation efficiency with the HD’s optimized particle size distribution
  • High suitability for trace analyses resulting from a UV indicator with increased brilliance and the low-noise background of the adsorbent layer
  • Available as glass plates with or without fluorescent indicator
Silica Gel HD TLC Plates
Catalog No.DescriptionPrice (USD)
4815126Silica HD TLC Plates, w/UV254, glass backed, 250um, 20x20cm, 25/pk Buy now $310.50
4815137Silica HD TLC Plates, w/UV254, glass backed, 250um, 10x20cm, 50/pk Buy now $350.75
4815156Silica HD TLC Plates, w/UV254, glass backed, 250um, 10x10cm, 25/pk Buy now $133.40
4815167Silica HD TLC Plates, w/UV254, glass backed, 250um, 5x10cm, 50/pk Buy now $239.20
4815190Silica HD TLC Plates, w/UV254, glass backed, 250um, 2.5x7.5cm, 500/pk Buy now $606.40
4815026Silica HD TLC Plates, glass backed, 250um, 20x20cm, 25/pk Buy now $310.50
4815037Silica HD TLC Plates, glass backed, 250um, 10x20cm, 50/pk Buy now $350.75
4815056Silica HD TLC Plates, glass backed, 250um, 10x10cm, 25/pk Buy now $133.40
4815067Silica HD TLC Plates, glass backed, 250um, 5x10cm, 50/pk Buy now $239.20

Silica Gel TLC Plates: Properties, Advantages, and Applications

Silica gel TLC plates are widely used in thin layer chromatography for the separation and analysis of chemical compounds. These plates are created with silica gel, a highly porous material that adsorbs and separates a wide variety of compounds. Typically, the plates are coated with a thin silica gel layer and then dried to form a solid surface suitable for chromatography.

High Resolving Power

One major advantage of silica gel TLC plates is their excellent resolving power. Because of the fine pore structure of silica gel, these plates can separate compounds that have very similar chemical properties. As a result, they are highly effective for analyzing complex mixtures or identifying unknown substances.

Cost-Effectiveness and Ease of Use

Silica gel TLC plates are also affordable and user-friendly. In many cases, they can be prepared in-house, which reduces costs further. Moreover, they are compatible with a wide range of solvent systems, which makes them versatile in laboratory settings.

Visualization of Results

Another benefit is the ability to visualize separated compounds easily. For instance, common reagents such as iodine or anisaldehyde can be applied to reveal characteristic colors for each compound. Therefore, researchers can quickly identify and compare results.

Popular Applications

Because of their low cost, high performance, and flexibility, silica gel TLC plates remain a popular choice in both research and industrial applications. They are used in pharmaceutical analysis, chemical testing, natural product research, and quality control across multiple industries.