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We have a reproducabiility problem on GC-FID's. We run an alkane standard every day in the morning. Peak shapes are looks good but when i compare the total area of the peaks over the last weeks an month, its very bad, i have a standard…
Thanks Marty, I was afraid of that.
Too bad really since piecewise is the most conventional kind of multi-level calibration.
I train using the example of a typical pH meter where they still naturally calibrate at pH 4, 7, & 10. Therefore there…
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How do I remove FID signal from the report for a dual TCD & FID GC, we use just TCD detector to analyses gas samples and this issue appear yesterday.
open lab rev. C01.05
You can swap out cylinders to do it, but that means a lot more tubing, etc. to purge when you want to run. With the EPC unit, you would simply load the appropriate method to use it and the switch is done at the instrument. Much less tubing to purge and…
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Due to helium shortage, we need to change carrier gas for our GC-FID. Most documentation for Agilent suggests either H2 or N2, and the Chemstation configuration shows those options as well.
We are considering using argon, however, I…
This problem occurred after updating Openlab CDS Software 2.2 Version to 2.4 Version. GC# 7890B With FID , and TCD Detectors With OpenLab CDS Software 2.4 After installing the software version 2.4 and after a gas sample injection I noticed that there…
There's a lot going on. You have Column 1 in Constant Flow to a PSD in Constant Pressure with PSD Purge at 0 ml/min. Is there a purged splitter plate installed or a Purged Ultimate Union? The flow into the MS changes throughout the run due to the PSD…
Carbon disulfide is another option for wash solvent when running naphtha or crude oil samples. It's response on FID is low compared to hydrocarbons, so there should be little to no response if some residual is in the syringe.
This Information Applies To: Agilent Liquid Chromatography (LC) systems
Issue:
Shutting down the HPLC for a long period requires following this general procedure to prevent damage to the system and the column.
Steps to follow:
Store the...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G7129A/B Autosampler with Sample Thermostat/Cooler G7167-60101 or G7167-60005.
Issue:
The autosampler may stop working from time to time, potentially giving off loud noises and switching off the light. The only...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977A/B GC/MSD with EI source, EI Extractor Source, or CI Source.
Issue:
During normal operation of the GC/MSD, the source will require cleaning. It is time to clean the source when:
There is a loss in analyte...
This Information Applies To: Agilent HES source, Agilent 5977 Series GC/MSD
Issue:
During normal operation of the GC/MSD, the source will require cleaning. It is time to clean the source when:
There is a loss in analyte response not improving...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977 and 5975 Series GC/MSD systems
Issue
The autotune fails and reports the error Tune action stopped: Gain and offset = 0 and peaks are too narrow!
Resolution
The MSD autotune program is run after routine...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900)
Issue
Condition new or cleaned ICP-MS skimmer cones and sampler cones by aspirating a Conditioning Solution before use.
Background
Drift up can be a sign of...
Turn On the GC/MS Interface and Oven Using OpenLab CDS
Multiple Results
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC/MS instruments controlled by OpenLab CDS software
Issue
Turning on the GC/MS interface heater and Oven using OpenLab CDS software.
Steps to Follow
From the Home tab, click Method > Instrument Setup...
This Information Applies To: Agilent ICP-MS systems (7700/7800/7850/7900)
Issue
The signal monitor function in MassHunter can help with troubleshooting low sensitivity, carry over, contamination, or high background. It can also be used to optimize...
This Information Applies To: Agilent UV detectors (Variable Wavelength Detectors, Multiple Wavelength Detectors, and Diode Array Detectors)
Issue
Checking accumulated hours on the UV lamp.
Steps to Follow
There are four ways to check the accumulated...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900 ICP-MS
Issue:
Poor internal standard (ISTD) mixing can cause high relative standard deviation (RSD).
The recommendations in this article are applicable if:
It takes a long...