Choosing the Right GC Column – The Most Important Choice You Will Ever Make
Whilst the choice of GC columns may seem myriad, the number of chemistries is actually rather limited, and in this webcast you will learn how to select the best stationary phase composition for your application. We also consider the factors which should influence your selection of column dimensions, and highlight how to avoid wasting time and money, as well as maximizing your chances of a successful separation! The Essential Guide from LCGC's CHROMacademy presents the definitive guide in GC column selection. In this session, Dr. John Hinshaw (Senior Scientist , BPL Global Ltd) and Dr. Dawn Watson (Technical Specialist, Crawford Scientific) explore the various factors associated with GC stationary phase selection.
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discover the primary physico-chemical interactions between analytes and the stationary phase in Capillary GC
- Learn about the stationary phase chemistries and how to choose between them for a particular application
- Discover how to optimize the monomer ratios for each phase
- Learn how to choose the right column length, internal diameter, and film thickness for your application
- Identify when a column is not optimized for a separation and what can be done
- Learn to recognize symptoms of a poorly performing column
CHROMacademy Content
- GC Columns
- Chromatographic Parameters
- Band Broadening
Related Articles from LCGC Magazine
- Pragmatic GC Column Selection Principles
- Back to Basics GC Fundamentals
- Troubleshooting GC Columns and Detectors
- How to Restore an Idle GC Column to Operating Conditions
CHROMacademy Webcasts / Essential Guides
- Developing Fast Capillary GC Separations
- Essential Guide to Troubleshooting GC Separations
- Troubleshooting GC Separations Part II – Selectivity, Resolution, and Baseline Issues
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