There are several different types of chromatography, and that means that different equipment, components, and setups would be required to use the various techniques. The basic types of chromatography include gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, gel permeation chromatography, and affinity chromatography. In the fields of gas and liquid chromatography, there are also subdivisions with different types of chromatography.

Given the many chromatography techniques, it stands to reason that labs that are going to engage in this practice could need to have quite a few different type of chromatography components on hand.

Chromatography is a set of laboratory techniques that is used for the separation and analyzation of mixtures. The techniques tend to look at a range of different types of characteristics including the molecular size, molecular charge, and the molecular affinity to remain in the stationary phase. After the mixture has been separated, it is possible to isolate, purify, and quantify the analyte.

Because there are many different types of chromatography components, there are many companies that are making these tools and pieces of equipment for the lab. Some of the manufacturers who are making these items include Agilent, Bonna-Agela Technologies, BUCHI, Waters, and Thermo Fisher.