Chromatography Plates, TLC Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Chromatography Plates, TLC (Product Code: SLE/CH/109) are pre-coated thin-layer chromatography plates cut to 40 x 80 mm and packed 50 to a pack. Because the stationary layer is already applied, teachers and lab assistants can move straight to spotting and developing samples without preparing slurry-coated slides. The plates suit senior-school and college practicals on separating and identifying the components of coloured mixtures, and they are supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, a lab consumables supplier to institutions across India.

Specifications

Typical Use

A TLC run starts with a light pencil line drawn across the plate a short distance above its lower edge. Students apply tiny spots of each sample on this line with a fine capillary, allow them to dry, and then stand the plate in a covered jar or beaker containing a shallow pool of solvent that sits below the spots. The solvent rises through the coating by capillary action and carries each component a different distance. Once the front nears the top, the plate is removed, the solvent front is marked, and R_f values are calculated and compared with known references. Coloured substances such as inks and food dyes can be seen directly; colourless compounds may need a visualising method that suits the coating.

Compared with paper chromatography, thin-layer runs are quicker and usually give tighter, rounder spots, which makes them useful when a class has only one period for the whole practical. The compact 40 x 80 mm format fits small developing jars and leaves room for several side-by-side spots. Hold each plate by its edges, press gently with the pencil so the coating is not scraped, and keep solvent jars covered in a ventilated area. Plates like these are a routine reorder item for any chemistry lab equipment India schools maintain for analytical practicals.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited trades as ScienceLab and operates from Ambala, Haryana. Alongside the laboratory apparatus it manufactures, the company supplies chromatography consumables such as these plates to schools, colleges and distributors. Our company profile gives an overview of the business.

Related Chemistry Lab Equipment

Items that complete a thin-layer chromatography practical:

• Capillary Tube Set — fine tubes for applying small, even sample spots
• Chromatography Pens, Black — black ink samples whose hidden dyes separate well in class demonstrations
• Crime Scene Investigation – Forensic Chemistry Of Whodunit — a forensic activity that uses TLC analysis of ink
• Chromatography Paper No. 1 — for running the same mixture on paper and comparing the two methods
• Glass Beaker — can act as a simple developing chamber when covered

More separation and bench items are listed in our Chemistry Lab Equipment category.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many plates are in one pack, and what size are they?
Each pack holds 50 plates, and every plate measures 40 x 80 mm.

What is the coating and backing material?
The plates are pre-coated, but the layer type and backing are not stated in our current product notes. If your method depends on a particular layer, please confirm through our contact page before ordering.

Can the plates be cut into narrower strips?
Whether cutting is practical depends on the backing material, so ask us first; the 40 x 80 mm size is already small enough for most student developing jars.

Are solvents or a developing tank included?
No. This item covers the plates only; solvents, capillaries and a developing container are arranged separately.

How should unopened plates be stored?
Keep them flat in their pack, in a dry cupboard away from solvent fumes, because a coated layer can absorb moisture and contaminants that affect later results.

Can batch documentation be provided with the order?
Documentation requirements vary by institution, so please discuss what you need with our team when you request a quotation.

Is bulk supply available for colleges and export buyers?
Yes. Multiple packs can be supplied to institutions in India and international markets; include the number of packs and destination in your enquiry.

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Send the number of packs you need through our contact page, or place Chromatography Plates, TLC in the enquiry cart with any other items and submit a single request.

Last updated: 24 September 2026