Agilent Automated Preparation of Simulated Distillation Standards Samples for ASTM Methods D2887 D7213 D7398 D6352 using the 7693A System with Easy SamplePrep Software Application Note

About this manual

This document details the use of a dual tower Agilent 7693A system installed on an Agilent 7890A GC system for the automated preparation of hydrocarbon calibration standards, solvent blanks, and petroleum samples. The setup includes a 150 sample tray with a heater and mixer/barcode reader, utilizing a 5-uL syringe on the front tower and a 250-uL syringe on the back tower. Procedures are described for preparing samples for ASTM Methods D2887, D7213, D7398, and D6352.

What's inside

• Automated Preparation
• Simulated Distillation Standards
• ASTM Methods D2887
• ASTM Methods D7213
• ASTM Methods D7398
• ASTM Methods D6352
• Easy SamplePrep Software
• Agilent 7693A System
• Agilent 7890A GC System
• Polywax Calibration

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Which ASTM methods are covered for simulated distillation?

The document covers procedures for ASTM Methods D2887, D7213, D7398, and D6352.

What software is used for constructing sample preparation programs?

Easy SamplePrep software is used to construct on-line sample preparation programs.

What are the syringe sizes for the front and back towers?

The front tower uses a 5-uL syringe and the back tower uses a 250-uL syringe.