Good day . i have another issue to my 8890. after replacing the fused silica in transfer line. tha air flow in FID is suddenly shutting down. then i try the detector diagnostic in the system it said test failed and need to replace the jet.
after replacing…
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this look like your plasma is not align with the cones. For the EM to failed it's difficult. You have to check for noise when it's doing it and if the counts are low when it's using mass 80. You can try to tune EM with mass 37 if you know where…
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I am currently developing a residual solvent analysis method by Gas chromatography equipped with a flame ionization detector. My sample is an API with a phosphate salt attached. One of the residual solvents of interest is triethylamine. When…
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I have had a fair amount of success with posted questions in this forum, so here is another one. I am interested in knowing more about whether the flame ionization detector I have equipped on my HP/Agilent 6890 GC is the correct detector…
Try to ignite the plasma, without fixing the shield plate. Due to poor quality of argon gas or leak on gas line, reflected power will be above the limit and prevent the plasma sustain. Sometimes, the plasma sensor fiber optics tip is damaged, needs to…
When I need information about detectors I use the following books:
Raymond P. W. Scott "Chromatographic Detectors - Design, Function, and Operation", Chromatographic Science Series Volume 73, Marcel Dekker, New York (1996). ISBN 0-8247-9779-5.
Raymond…
We have a lot of 1260s and 1290s in our lab, and as part of our sustainability initiatives are looking for ways to reduce our energy usage. Currently, all the instruments are left on (standby), and most of them also have the lamps on when not in use.…
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I have a GC that does not seperate natural gas(maily C1 and C2 with small traces of C3+), it comes as almost one peak, and for condensate (C3+) it seperates C6+, and does not seperate C3÷C5,
I Have,
1: Readjusted the split ratio Many Many…
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Typically we use the Performance report as a general health report of the instrument. Changing plasma parameters may cause the test to fail, unless you correct the limits. Moving the sample depth will decrease sensitivity and can increase…
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I'm trying to setup report to have values in column "PASS/FAIL" green or red depends on result.
Can I do it as conditional formatting for column "PASS/FAIL" to mark FAIL as red based on text?
This column "PASS/FAIL" is custom field and…
This Information Applies To: HES ion source in 5977B/C GC/MSD, 7010 triple quadrupole GC/MS systems
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The filaments are replaced as part of routine maintenance, or when they break (zero output current).
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Gloves, nylon,...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5977A/B/C GC/MSD
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The Electron Multiplier Horn must be replaced when it is contaminated or the EMV value reaches 3000 V with a clean ion source.
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Electron multiplier horn (5977B/C:...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 5973/ 5975/5977 GC/MSD with rotary vane foreline pump
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The oil mist filter is recommended to be replaced annually. If the color of the filter has changed or there is smell from the filter, the oil mist...
This Information Applies To: Agilent EI Source
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During normal operation of the GC/MS, the EI SST/Inert ion source will need to be disassembled to proceed with abrasive ion source cleaning and / or routine replacement of consumable parts (filaments...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G7129A/B/C Vialsampler
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Replacing the needle and needle seat of the Vialsampler is required when:
The needle is visibly damaged.
Leaks or blockages in the vialsampler are observed, especially between...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G1311A/B/C, G7111A/B, Quaternary Pumps, and G1310A/B, G7110B Isocratic Pumps, G1312A/B/C, G7112B Binary Pumps
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How to diagnose no flow or no pressure issues on binary, quaternary, or isocratic pumps.
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A clogged flow cell causes high backpressure. The clog can be removed by flushing the system with solvents at high pressure. If you suspect a clog or experience high backpressure due...
This Information Applies To: Agilent G1312X and G7112X binary pumps.
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A blockage before the pressure sensor, e.g. in a pump head, will not give a high pressure or overpressure system error. Instead, the pump may show one of various error messages...
This Information Applies To: Agilent 1100, 1200, 1260 LC Pumps.
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The following procedure allows the cleaning of residue from the pump's check valves, often caused by polymerization of aged acetonitrile or salt-based solutions that may prevent...
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After analyzing dirty or concentrated samples, some sample compounds may retain in the column and other parts of the HPLC system. If the column re-equilibration after each run is not enough to...