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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…
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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…
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems
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Excessive baseline noise can be introduced at different points including sample preparation, sample introduction, separation, and the detector. The excessive background can cause reduced signal...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems
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Baseline instability that is not reproducible across multiple runs can be introduced at different points including sample introduction, separation, and the detector. The baseline instability...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems
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Peak fronting is present in a chromatography peak when it has an excessive asymmetry with a leading edge. A normal peak is almost symmetrical.
Other chromatographic problems are identified...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems
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A shift in retention time can occur for single, multiple or all peaks.
Other chromatographic problems are identified in Basic Troubleshooting for GC Systems . Regular maintenance of your instrument...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems
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A change in peak size can occur for single, multiple or all peaks.
Other chromatographic problems are identified in Basic Troubleshooting for GC Systems . Regular maintenance of your instrument...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC Systems
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Peak splitting is when a single compound is shown in the chromatogram as two peaks usually unresolved, or one of the peaks is a shoulder.
Other chromatographic problems are identified in Basic...
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This test isolates the point of contamination to the sample introduction system, which includes the gas supply, gas supply lines, and the sample inlet. It does not include the syringe or autosampler...
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Peak tailing is present in a chromatography peak when it has an excessive asymmetry with a trailing edge. A normal peak is almost symmetrical.
Other chromatographic problems are identified...
T his Information Applies To: Agilent 8890/8860/7890/7820/6850/6890 GC Systems with TCD (Thermal Conductivity Detector)
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Problems observed with thermal conductivity detector (TCD) results can have different underlying causes.
Resolution...
This Information Applies To: All GCs, 6890, 6850, 7890, 7820, 8890/8860, Intuvo 9000
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This article is a troubleshooting guide for when the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) does not ignite or the flame keeps going out.
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If the FID...