Agilent VF-5ht UltiMetal Column Application Note for Fischer-Tropsch Analysis

About this manual

The document details the use of the Agilent J&W FactorFour VF-5ht UltiMetal column for analyzing Fischer-Tropsch reaction products, which include long-chain hydrocarbons up to C100. The analysis requires oven temperatures reaching 440 °C to elute these high-boiling fractions effectively.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Results and Discussion
• Conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum oven temperature required to elute the C90 to C100 hydrocarbon fraction?

Oven temperatures up to 440 °C are required to elute the C90 to C100 hydrocarbon fraction.

How many analysis cycles can the column withstand at 440 °C while maintaining excellent resolution?

The column maintains excellent resolution and peak profiles after 500 analysis cycles equaling a 125 hour exposure to 440 °C.

What is the specified length and inner diameter of the VF-5ht UltiMetal column used in the analysis?

The column used in the analysis is 30 m long with an inner diameter of 0.32 mm.