In chemistry, IC refers to Ion Chromatography.
Understanding Ion Chromatography (IC)
Ion chromatography is a technique used for the separation and quantitative analysis of anions and cations within a solution. It relies on the principles of liquid chromatography (LC), specifically utilizing the ion exchange method. The process effectively separates different ions present in a sample.
- Separation: The chromatographic process isolates the various ions in the sample.
- Quantitation: After separation, the amount of each ion can be determined.
IC is valuable when you need to identify and measure the amount of ionic species in a sample.
