Switching Carrier Gases

Hi, I have a 6890N with dual uECD detectors. I recently switched from helium to nitrogen as the carrier gas and am having trouble getting my flows, temps, pressures correct to get usable data. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!

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paulsalverda 3 months ago +1

Have you tried using the Method Translator tool available for download here?: GC Calculators and Method Translator Software | Agilent The uECD uses nitrogen or argon/methane as detector gas. If using…

0 paulsalverda 3 months ago

Have you tried using the Method Translator tool available for download here?: GC Calculators and Method Translator Software | Agilent

The uECD uses nitrogen or argon/methane as detector gas. If using nitrogen detector gas you need to have the system account for the nitrogen carrier gas, too.

Check the manuals. 6890N Troubleshooting Manual G1530-90011_050901.pdf (agilent.com)
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