Volume-load capacity in fast-gradient liquid chromatography effect of sample solvent composition and injection volume on chromatographic performance
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Published on: June 12, 2016
J Layne1, T Farcas, I Rustamov
1Phenomenex Inc., Torrance, CA 90501, USA. jeffl@phenomenex.com
Abstract:
We studied the effects of sample solvent composition and injection volumes on the chromatographic performance of ODS-bonded silica columns under fast-gradient running conditions. Chromatographic performance is compromised as a function of both sample injection volume and sample solvent strength, with earlier-eluting analytes being much more affected than later-eluting ones. In general, when injecting samples dissolved in a strong solvent, performance was improved by diluting the strong injection solvent and injecting a proportionally larger volume. Volume loading capacity can be increased by using a longer column, or by using a column of equivalent length, but with a larger inner diameter. Data also suggest that sample solvent strength, not viscosity, is responsible for the noted effects.
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