HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography):
- High resolution: HPLC offers higher resolution compared to GC, which means it can separate and identify complex mixtures of compounds more effectively.
- Versatility: HPLC can be used to analyze a wide range of compounds, including polar and nonpolar substances, ionic and non-ionic compounds, and thermally labile compounds.
- Quantitative analysis: HPLC is suitable for quantitative analysis, providing accurate measurements of the concentration of analytes in a sample.
GC (Gas Chromatography):
- High sensitivity: GC offers high sensitivity, enabling the detection of trace amounts of volatile compounds.
- Rapid analysis: GC is a relatively rapid analytical technique, providing results quickly.
- Simple sample preparation: Sample preparation for GC is often simpler compared to HPLC, requiring less time and effort.
- Identification of volatile compounds: GC is particularly suitable for analyzing volatile compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition.