Product Manual for IonPac CS16
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6.7.1.
Poor Efficiency Using Capillary Columns
Incorrectly installed fittings on capillary tubing can increase void volumes, causing chromatograms with tailing peaks.
Figure 33
Tailing Peaks Caused by Incorrectly Installed
Capillary Tubing Fittings
When connecting a capillary tube fitting, make sure that the ferrule and fitting bolt are at least 2 mm (0.1 in) from the
end of the tubing before you insert the tubing into the port. Do not place the ferrule and fitting bolt flush with the end of
the tubing. Figure 33 illustrates the correct and incorrect placement of the ferrule and fitting bolt on the tubing.
Correc t
Incorrect
2 mm
Figure 34
Correct and Incorrect Ferrule and
Fitting Bolt Placement for Capillary Tubing Connections
Document No. 031747-05
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December 2010