Live Webinar: Guard Columns Unleashed: Their Importance in HPLC
Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
1 hour
Gary Oden, Technical Service Specialist
Restek is pleased to partner with LCGC International for a valuable educational opportunity.
Guard columns are essential components in chromatographic systems, providing protection to the analytical column from matrix interference, instrument wear and tear, and mobile phase impurities. Their primary function is to extend the life of the analytical column, offering a cost-effective solution for customers by minimizing the need for frequent column replacements. This presentation reviews various guard and inline filter options, highlighting the differences between inline guard columns and direct-connect guards. Experts will discuss the assembly processes for each type of guard, ensuring optimal performance and ease of use.
Additionally, the testing procedures for guard columns will be reviewed, emphasizing their reliability in preventing contamination. Key indicators of a guard column’s degradation will be explored, including performance drops and the appropriate timing for replacing ferrules or the entire guard system. Finally, inert guards will be discussed, outlining their specific applications and advantages in maintaining sample integrity.
- Learn how guard columns and filters protect your LC columns
- Understand the factors that impact selection of guard columns and filters
- Identify the criteria for replacing the components of your guard system
Join us for this valuable educational webinar!