Agilent PLgel Columns GPC Application Note for Polar Organic Solvents

This document introduces the application of Agilent PLgel 10 µm MIXED-B columns in polar organic solvents

Brand: Agilent
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 4
File format: PDF
File size: 221 KB
Published: 11 June, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The document addresses the increasing need to use diverse, often polar organic solvents as eluents in gel permeation chromatography (GPC) due to the solubility requirements of modern polymers. It highlights that these solvents typically require elevated temperatures to manage viscosity and reduce column pressure.

What's inside

Introduction
Polymer Analysis using Polar Organic Solvents
Table 1: Appropriate Solvents for a Range of Polymer Types
Figure 1: Polyurethane copolymer analysis
Figure 2: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene analysis
Low pore size PLgel columns applications
Conclusions

Specifications

Column Type for High Molecular Weight Materials	Agilent PLgel 10 pm MIXED-B
Figure 1 Column Configuration	2 x Agilent PLgel 10 pm MIXED-B, 7.5 x 300 mm
Figure 1 Eluent Composition	DMAC + 0.02 M LiBr
Figure 1 Operating Temperature	60 °C
Figure 2 Column Configuration	2 x Agilent PLgel 5 pm MIXED-D, 7.5 x 300 mm
Figure 2 Operating Temperature	40°C
Low Pore Size Column Part Number	PL1110-6515

Frequently asked questions

Which Agilent columns are used for high molecular weight polydisperse materials?

Agilent PLgel 10 pm MIXED-B columns are typically employed.

What eluent is used for the polyurethane copolymer analysis in Figure 1?

The eluent consists of DMAC + 0.02 M LiBr.

What is the operating temperature for the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene analysis in Figure 2?

The operating temperature is 40°C.

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