Date |
Training Time |
Training Duration |
Training Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
3rd April, 2025 |
1800-1930 HRS (EAT) |
1 Hour |
$20 |
GC Columns
At the end of this unit you will be able to recognize and explain the various interactions that occur between analytes and stationary phases in GC, select an appropriate stationary phase for various analyte and application types, select appropriate column dimensions for various application types, demonstrate a good understanding of how to manipulate column physical parameters in order to obtain good quality separations in a reasonable time frame, and explain the principles of good column handling, installation, and conditioning in a practical context.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Who is this course for?
This course is suited to anyone working with GC
Previous Knowledge
No prior knowledge is required for this course.
What you will learn
COURSE OUTLINE
GC Columns
- Introduction to GC Columns: Overview of the role and importance of columns in gas chromatography.
- Column Types: Different types of GC columns (capillary vs. packed columns) and their specific applications.
- Stationary Phases: Understanding different stationary phases and how they affect separation.
- Column Selection: Factors to consider when selecting the right column for your analysis.
- Column Dimensions: Impact of column length, internal diameter, and film thickness on separation.
- Column Installation: Best practices for installing and conditioning GC columns.
- Column Care and Maintenance: Tips for extending the lifespan of your columns and maintaining their performance.
- Troubleshooting Column Issues: Common problems (e.g., peak tailing, ghost peaks, reduced efficiency) and their solutions.
- Temperature Programming: Effect of temperature on column performance and how to optimize temperature programs.
- Advanced Column Techniques: Overview of specialized techniques such as chiral separations and multidimensional GC.
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