This document provides an overview of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). It discusses the basic components and principles of HPLC, including the stationary and mobile phases, various modes (normal and reverse phase), and instrumentation. The objective is to understand the purification and analytical applications of HPLC. The document outlines the experimental procedures for HPLC separation and analysis using chromatograms. Advantages include high performance and automation, while disadvantages include cost and difficulty with co-elution. HPLC has various applications in fields like drug discovery, food analysis, forensics, and clinical research.