Agilent 490 Micro GC Application Note: Fast Separation of Oxygen and Nitrogen on MolSieve 5A Channel

This document describes the method of fast separation of oxygen and nitrogen using Agilent 490 Micro GC and a 4 m MolSieve 5A column channel. The Agilent 490 Micro GC has the advantages of ease of use and fast analysis.

Brand: Agilent
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 2
File format: PDF
File size: 213 KB
Published: 11 June, 2012
Updated: 29 September, 2023
Model: 490 Micro GC
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About this manual

The document describes an application for the Agilent 490 Micro GC, a rugged and portable fifth-generation micro gas chromatography platform. It details how to achieve fast separation of oxygen and nitrogen by using a short 4 m MolSieve 5A column channel instead of the standard 10 m channel.

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Introduction
Instrumentation

Frequently asked questions

How fast does nitrogen elute when using the short column channel?

Nitrogen will elute in less than 20 seconds.

Can this setup separate argon and oxygen from each other?

Argon and Oxygen will not be separated on the 4 m MolSieve 5A column.

What is the required temperature for separating argon and oxygen?

The separation of Argon and Oxygen requires the use of a 20 m MolSieve 5A column channel on a low temperature.

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