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Agilent 6890 Series GC Operational Qualification/Performance Verification Guide
This document details the Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Verification (PV) procedures for the Agilent 6890 Series Gas Chromatograph. It explains that these tests use internal tests and certified sample analytical methods to evaluate instrument performance and verify compliance with specifications, typically completing within a single day. This manual is written in Italian.
Read onlineAgilent 6890 Series specifications
| Carrier gas purity requirement | at least 99.999% helium |
|---|---|
| Recommended column dimensions for trace analysis | 30 m, 0.25 mm ID, 0.25 µm film |
| Recommended septum replacement frequency | every 100 injections |
Source: Agilent Technologies Optimizing the 6890 Series GC for High Performance Application Note
All Agilent 6890 Series documents by type
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
- Retention Time Locking Using USP 467 Standard Sample and Automated Headspace Sampling Application Note 8 p
- Agilent Technologies Optimizing the 6890 Series GC for High Performance Application Note 11 p
- Agilent 6890 Series Precise Time-Scaling of Gas Chromatographic Methods Using Method Translation and Retention Time Lock 12 p
- Agilent 6890 Series Precise Time-Scaling of GC Methods Application Note 12 p
- Agilent 6890 Series GC Micro-ECD Validation Analysis of EPA CLP Target Organochlorine Pesticides 8 p
- Agilent 6890 Series GC Micro-ECD Analysis of EDB and DBCP EPA Method 504 Application Note 4 p
- Agilent 6890 Series GC FPD Analysis of Sulfur and Phosphorus Compounds Application Note 4 p
- Agilent 6890 Series Gas Chromatography Retention Time Locking Application Note 4 p
- Agilent Application Note 228-387: GC/TCD Analysis of Natural Gas on HP-PLOT Q Column 5 p
- Agilent 6890 Series Trace Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene Propylene Application Note 8 p
- Agilent 6890 Series Gas Chromatography Application Note Determining Oxygenates in Gasoline ASTM Method D 4815 6 p
- Agilent 6890 Series Gas Chromatography Application Note for ASTM D 5580 6 p
- Agilent Trace Level Pesticide Analysis by GC/MS Using Large-Volume Injection Application Note 10 p
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
How long does the entire OQ/PV procedure typically take to complete?
The entire procedure can generally be completed in one day to minimize downtime.
From: Agilent 6890 Series GC Operational Qualification/Performance Verification Guide
What software is required on the PC to configure and print the verification protocol?
Microsoft Word 97 must be installed on the PC to configure and print the protocol.
From: Agilent 6890 Series GC Operational Qualification/Performance Verification Guide
Which GC systems support Retention Time Locking?
The software works with any Agilent 6890 Series or 6850 gas chromatograph (GC) system equipped with electronic pneumatics control.
What is the recommended carrier gas linear velocity for USP 467?
The USP 467 protocol suggests that carrier gas linear velocity should be about 35 cm/s.
What is the minimum purity required for GC carrier gas?
The carrier gas must be at least 99.999% helium to prevent impurities from damaging the column.
From: Agilent Technologies Optimizing the 6890 Series GC for High Performance Application Note
How should the mass spectrometer gas purifier trap be installed?
It must be installed diagonally or vertically for optimum performance and never horizontally.
From: Agilent Technologies Optimizing the 6890 Series GC for High Performance Application Note
