Magnetic Field-Flow Fractionation: Theoretical Basis

Abstract

Abstract The application of high gradient magnetic fields to field-flow fractionation (FFF) is quite attractive based on the preliminary calculations presented here. The theoretical basis has defined the parameters of force on the individual particles and normal FFF parameters to evaluate the separation capability. The possible application of magnetic FFF to dynamic systems as well as a tool for separation of nominally paramagnetic and magnetically tagged molecules provides an impetus for further development.