The development of HPLC columns: Packing structure, column efficiency, stability and standardization
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat, Mainz (Germany)
Packing procedures for HPLC columns, such as the slurry technique (analytical columns) and the axial compression technique (preparative columns) have been widely established. However, there is still a lack of fundamental knowledge concerning the actual packing structure of a column and its impact on efficiency and stability. Recently, attempts have been made to model the packing procedure as well as the column bed structure and to apply experimental methods to characterize the assembly of microparticles in a column and the elution profiles in situ. The high reproducibility of commercial HPLC columns with respect to efficiency is mainly due to the substantial improvements made in particle technology, column hardware and optimized column packing procedures. The stability of commercial columns is acceptable but very much dependent on the extent of sample clean-up and the column handling and operation by the user. To validate HPLC methods, a project is planned to establish a C18 reversed phase reference column for standardization and certification in the frame of the EC Programme on {open_quotes}Measurements and Testing{open_quotes}.
- OSTI ID:
- 126069
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-950402--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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