Activated carbon has various applications in laboratory settings due to its exceptional adsorption properties and versatility.

Activated carbon is used as a stationary phase in column chromatography to separate and purify compounds based on their adsorption and desorption properties.

Activated carbon is sometimes added to cell culture media to adsorb toxins or impurities, ensuring a clean and controlled environment for cell growth.

Activated carbon is used to remove color and impurities from solutions, making them suitable for spectrophotometric analysis or other applications where clarity is crucial.

Activated carbon can be used as an adsorbent in techniques like solid-phase microextraction (SPME) to concentrate and isolate analytes from complex samples prior to analysis.

Activated carbon can be used to prepare calibration standards or reference materials for various analytical methods by adsorbing specific compounds of interest.

It’s important to consider the specific characteristics of the activated carbon, such as pore size distribution and surface chemistry, when choosing the appropriate type for a given laboratory application. Additionally, proper handling, disposal, and maintenance are crucial to ensure consistent and reliable results while minimizing any potential contaminatio