title: Thin-layer chromatography in the heavy organic industries.
abstract: The technique of thin-layer chromatography, as practised in the organic industrial laboratory, is described and its applications to the analysis of petroleum hydrocarbons, fuels, lubricants, polymers, plastics and their additives, non-ionic surfactants and explosives are reviewed. The role of thin-layer chromatography in the conservation of the environment is also considered.
authors.affiliation: Esso Research Centre, Abingdon, Berkshire, U.K.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Amos