Patent ID: 6610202
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
An arrangement for performing chromatography, comprising:a support assembly (i) configured to support a plate having a stationary phase dispersed thereon such that said plate supports said stationary phase and (ii) configured to place said stationary phase in contact with a liquid mobile phase when said support assembly is supporting said plate; a temperature control device configured to be in thermal communication with said stationary phase when said support assembly is supporting said plate; and a first electrode and a second electrode configured to create an electrical potential across said stationary phase when said support assembly is supporting said plate, wherein (i) when said electrical potential is created across said stationary phase said liquid mobile phase is advanced across said stationary phase and (ii) when said liquid mobile phase is advanced across said stationary phase said temperature control device maintains said stationary phase within a predetermined temperature range.