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All articles from Lab Training, covering chromatography, spectroscopy, microbiology, and analytical method validation, in order of publication.

Core Shell Column Packings- A Challenge to UHPLC

The era of UHPLC or fast LC started in 2004 when sub 2 – μm particles were introduced. Typically modern ultrafast UHPLC columns are 15 mm long with an internal diameter of 2.1 mm in comparison to typical HPLC columns which are 150 – 250 mm long with 4.6 mm id.

HPLC

Care of HPLC Columns

A HPLC column is the most critical component of the HPLC system. Quality of your results will greatly depend on its performance.

HPLC

On-line Mixing of HPLC Solvents

HPLC analysis commonly uses Isocratic or Gradient elution. In Isocratic mode the mobile phase composition remains unchanged during the analysis run whereas in gradient elution the mobile phase composition changes as per defined program during the run.

HPLC

Chromatographic Syringe

Chromatographic Syringe for introduction of samples into a chromatograph numerous times without bothering to understand its terminology and specifications

Chromatography

What is chromatography?

Chromatography is an invaluable analytical technique in the hands of the analytical scientist for the separation and quantification

Chromatography

What is HPLC?

What is HPLC? In simple terms HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) is an analytical technique used for separation of components of organic mixture of compounds.

Chromatography

Know your GC Chromatogram

GC chromatogram is also referred to as Gas Liquid Chromatograph or simply as Gas Chromatograph. It comprises of individual components illustrated above.

Gas Chromatography

Job Responsibilities of an Analytical Chemist

Analytical chemist plays a significant role and his/her opinion carries great weight in matters relating to consumption of foods and pharmaceuticals, natural resources, utility of materials for different applications, criminal investigations, commercialization of manufacturing processes and international trade. In order carry out his duties with full responsibility the analytical chemist has to have required skills and follow an ethical code of conduct.

Lab Management

Chromatographic separations

A detector is the final component in the chromatographic system and provides real time information on the separated components, the detector characteristics influence the separation.

Chromatography

calculation of System Suitability in Chromatography

In my earlier post on generation of authentic chromatographic data I had emphasized the need for evaluation of system suitability before proceeding with analysis. Some factors contributing to system suitability failures in HPLC were discussed. The current post introduces you to system suitability parameters and their acceptance limits.

Chromatography