Does anymore have./know of a macro for Agilent Enhanced Data Analysis Software (MSD Chemstation G1701FA F.01.03.2357) that enables the integration of a file (FID and TIC using the ChemStation integrator) to be saved so when you re-open the data file you…
Thank you for your question. Unusual high low voltage error is a common instrument and accessory maintenance related and not instrument hardware related issue. Typically, when you see that error, under logbook of your run, you will see chip map. Please…
I'm trying to develop a method for ethanol via headspace. I am using Restek standard Residual Solvents #1 (34105) for the curve. My instrument is Agilent 6890 GC-FID with CTC PAL COMBI autosampler for headspace.
I ran residual solvent curve at high…
Fortunately yes, so I am covered from that point of view The GC over here is a combo MS-FID machine which can be build to either MS of FID mode. It was in FID mode the last couple of days. Just rebuild the GC to MS mode, but I didnt perfom a full-on cleaning…
Want to quantify or at least qualify trifluoroacetic acid (tfa) on our column, which is almost exclusively used for quantifying propionic acid, with acetic acid as the internal standard. Both dissolved in acetonitrile. It seems like tfa would work, but…
Hello, I am troubleshooting a leak in the primary pump head of an Agilent 1290 G4220A binary pump. I am visibly observing that when the pump is operating, mobile phase is leaking into the seal wash lines. Also, by looking at the detector signals, I can…
Hi dmarchini, I have attached a guide for some recommended spares. The questions of cost to maintain any GC is a difficult one as the application and sample amount plays a major role. Replacement of the consumables will vary because of this. The guard…
GC and GCMS Supplies Recommendations for POIS 2020.pdf
Thanks for this.
To make sure I'm understanding this correctly does this mean that the instant pilot is acting as the terminating end of the bus and that the socket that the instant pilot is connected to is the one that is failing when no instant pilot…
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...
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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...
This Information Applies To: Agilent GC systems
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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...