Is Bed Length in Ionic Chromatography the Height of the Column or the Matrix?

[mountain]

is bed length the heigh of the column or is that the heigh of the matrix/gel?
i don't know where to put this question, but since it is about proteins then i guess here is the place

thanks!

 

[Monique]

it's of the column packing :)

 

[ravenprp]

Hi there,

The bed length in ionic chromatography refers to the height of the column, not the height of the matrix or gel. This is because the column is where the separation of proteins occurs, and the height of the column determines the amount of sample that can be loaded onto the column for separation. The matrix or gel is the material that fills the column and helps in the separation process, but it is not the same as the column itself.

Hope this helps clarify your question. Let me know if you have any other questions about ionic chromatography or protein separation.