A chromatography column

PCT No. PCT/SE95/00632 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 4, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 4, 1997 PCT Filed Jun. 2, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/34359 PCT Pub. Date Dec. 21, 1995A liquid chromatography column including a chromatographic matrix, liquid flow inlet means and liquid flow outlet means, and a distributor located adjacent the inlet and functioning to distribute the incoming liquid. The column includes a matrix is that is monolithic and porous; and in that when eluant passes through the matrix a liquid accommodating gap which is devoid of matrix material is present between the matrix and the distributor.