Rapide Rapid Organic GPC Columns User Guide, introduces the installation and maintenance methods of the product
This user guide provides installation procedures for the PL Rapide column series, including recommendations for tubing, connectors, and flow direction. It details how to connect the column in the eluent flow path using compatible Parker fittings and stainless steel tubing while minimizing dead volume.
The document covers sample preparation guidelines, injection volumes, and eluent transfer protocols between different solvents such as ethylbenzene, THF, and chloroform. It also includes specifications for operating pressure, temperature limits, and efficiency metrics.
| Maximum Operating Pressure (7.5 mm ID) | 1500 psi (90 bar) |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 220 °C |
| Efficiency (7.5 mm ID) | >40,000 plates/m |
| Recommended Flow Rate (10.0 mm ID) | 2.0 - 5.0 mL/min |
| Warranty Period | 90 days following delivery |
Stainless steel tubing of 1/16 in. OD and 0.010 in. ID or 0.007 in. ID is recommended.
No, water should not be used except at concentrations less than 10% by volume in a miscible organic eluent.
The column can be reverse flushed at 1.0 mL/min for 1 minute to remove loosely retained material.