Agilent Multimode Inlet for Gas Chromatography Technical Note

Agilent Multimode Inlet is a gas chromatography inlet that can introduce a large amount of sample (5 µL to 250 µL or more) into Agilent 7890 Series GC systems, thereby reducing detection limits while maintaining high sample throughput and quality of results.


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Agilent
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
833 KB
Published
05 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The Agilent Multimode Inlet is designed to provide ease of use and maximum flexibility for gas chromatography applications. It performs all functions of a standard split/splitless inlet while offering additional features such as enhanced sensitivity, simplified solvent removal, and minimized decomposition of thermally labile samples. The inlet supports large volume injections ranging from 5 pL to over 250 pL in a single injection.

What's inside

  • Multimode Inlet Capabilities
  • Large Volume Injection
  • Complex Matrices
  • Solvent Elimination Calculator
  • High Temperature Applications
  • Reduced Sample Preparation
  • Multimode Inlet Specifications

Specifications

Cryogenic Cooling (Liquid N2)-160 °C
Cryogenic Cooling (liquid CO2)-70°C
Air cooling limit+10 °C with oven temperature <50 °C
Heating RateUp to 900 °C per minute
Maximum Temperature450°C
Temperature ProgrammingUp to 10 ramps at up to 900 °C/min
Injection ModesHot or cold split/splitless, pulsed split/splitless, solvent vent, direct
Capillary column suitabilityAll (50 ym to 530 pm)
EPC pressure range0 to 100 psig
Split ratioUp to 7500 to 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum injection volume for a single injection?

You can inject up to 250 pL in a single injection.

Can the inlet be used with multiple injections for larger volumes?

Yes, you can inject up to 500 pL with multiple injections.

Does the inlet support solvent elimination mode?

Yes, it features a solvent elimination mode and is compatible with the Agilent Solvent Elimination Calculator.

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