COURSE OUTLINE

GC Split/Spitless Inlet

• Introduction to Split/Splitless Inlet: Overview of the split/splitless inlet, its components, and its role in GC.
• Operating Modes: Explanation of split and splitless modes, including when to use each mode.
• Setting the Split Ratio: How to determine and set the appropriate split ratio for your analysis.
• Sample Introduction: Techniques for introducing samples into the GC system using the split/splitless inlet.
• Optimizing Injection Volume: Strategies for optimizing injection volume to achieve the best sensitivity and reproducibility.
• Inlet Liners: Types of inlet liners, their selection, and maintenance.
• Common issues with the split/splitless inlet and how to troubleshoot them.
• Septa and Syringes: Best practices for using septa and syringes to minimize septum coring and ensure consistent sample introduction.
• Temperature Control: Importance of inlet temperature control and how to optimize it for different analyses.
• Interactive session with real-life scenarios for participants to practice setting up and optimizing the split/splitless inlet.