ISSN:
0935-6304
Keywords:
Chromatography
;
Temperature programming
;
Efficiency
;
Resolution
;
Solute mobility
;
Threshold temperature
;
Emergence temperature
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Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The threshold temperature for solute mobility is defined as that temperature at which a solute band, which was initially cold trapped at the head of the column, begins moving through the column. It is shown that the separation of compounds by programmed temperature gas Chromatography (PTGC) occurs primarily at the head of the column as a result of differences in threshold temperatures. Additional column length beyoud that needed to trap the compounds improves resolution, primarily by delaying emergence (while maintaining the temperature and time spacing) thus allowing the column temperature to rise, the solute terminal velocities to increase, and narrower peak widths to be recorded. For maximum resolution in minimum analysis time, the initial temperature must be at or below the threshold temperature of the most volatile compound in the mixture to be separated.Three methods for determining threshold temperatures are presented.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jhrc.1240070503
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