‘Polygram’ Pre-Coated T.L.C. Plates: 40mm x 80mm - Pack of 50

Product Code : SCL-CLE-12734

Quick Answer: The 'Polygram' Pre-Coated T.L.C. Plates: 40mm x 80mm - Pack of 50 are general-purpose thin layer chromatography plates coated with silica gel with a UV indicator on a polyester carrier sheet.

Last updated: October 2026

Key Features

• Silica gel coating with UV indicator, layer thickness 0.20mm
• Polyester carrier sheet, 0.2mm thick
• Carrier sheet resistant to the organic solvents used in T.L.C.
• Can be cut with scissors and rolled to fit chromatography cylinders
• Supplied in a pack of 50 plates, each 40mm x 80mm

Technical Specifications

About This Product

These pre-coated plates are used for thin layer chromatography, where the components of a mixture are separated on a thin layer of silica gel. The flexible polyester backing can be cut with scissors or rolled to fit into a chromatography cylinder. Listed applications include alkaloids, amines, amino acids, analgesics, antibiotics, hormones and vitamins, as well as standard normal-phase T.L.C. work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the plates be cut to size?

Yes. The plates can be cut with scissors and can be rolled to fit into chromatography cylinders.

What is the carrier sheet made of?

The carrier sheet is polyester, 0.2mm thick, and is resistant to all organic solvents used in T.L.C.

Can developed plates be kept in a ring binder?

When suitably coated with a fixative, the plates may be punched for insertion into a ring binder.

Related: Chemistry Lab Equipment, Chromatography Tank, Principles of Thin Layer Chromatography Kit.

For a quotation on the 'Polygram' Pre-Coated T.L.C. Plates: 40mm x 80mm - Pack of 50, contact School Lab China.