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A PC based computer program to aid the preparation of solvent systems for the HPLC
1Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Computers in Biology and Medicine
|January 1, 1991
Summary
A new computer program, SOLCOMP, calculates component volumes for creating new solvent mixtures or systems. This tool aids in precise solvent composition adjustments for various applications.
Area of Science:
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Computational Science
Background:
- Accurate solvent mixture preparation is crucial in chemical research and industrial processes.
- Manual calculation of solvent component volumes can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an interactive computer program, SOLCOMP, for calculating solvent component volumes.
- To facilitate the creation of new solvent systems or mixtures with desired compositions.
Main Methods:
- The SOLCOMP program was developed using MicroSoft FORTRAN and GWBASIC programming languages.
- The software is designed to run on IBM-compatible personal computers (PCs) operating under the MSDOS environment.
Main Results:
- SOLCOMP provides accurate calculations for the volumes of individual components needed to achieve a target solvent composition.
- The program enables users to determine the required amounts for both fresh solvent mixtures and modifications to existing solvent systems.
Conclusions:
- SOLCOMP offers an efficient and reliable method for solvent composition management.
- The interactive nature of the program simplifies the process of preparing precise solvent mixtures, enhancing experimental and industrial workflows.