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Optimization of performance of monolithic capillary column in gas chromatographic separations
A Korolev1, V Shyrjaeva, T Popova
1Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis RAS, Moscow, Lenin av. 29, Russia.
Abstract:
Dependence of monolithic column efficiency on column pressure was analyzed using modified Van Deemter relationship with incorporated inlet and outlet column pressures as independent variables. It was demonstrated that the highest column efficiency is observed at high pressures. Inlet and outlet pressure increase has to be controlled in such a way that the relative pressure approaches 1 and the pressure drop across the column is close to zero. Experimental results obtained for open and monolithic capillary columns confirm up to 50% higher column efficiency as compared to column efficiency under standard conditions found using conventional Van Deemter plot. Pressure increase also results in a decrease in the optimal carrier gas velocity and corresponding increase in the analysis time. This drawback can be compensated via an increase in the column temperature.
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