Review of the chromatographic “plate” theory with reference to fluid flow in rocks and sediments

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Abstract

The classical theories of Martin and Synge are used to demonstrate the possibility of Chromatographic flow in sedimentary rocks. A simple experiment is described which defines some of the limits of chromatography in quartz sand and in aqueous media.

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