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Thermo Scientific
Product Manual for IonPac AS31 Columns
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For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Only trap columns rated for 5,000 psi pressure should be used when running Dionex
IonPac AS31 columns due to the higher backpressures generated at typical operational
flow rates.
2.7
Sample Concentrators
The function of a concentrator column is to strip ions of interest from a measured volume of a
relatively clean aqueous sample matrix. This process “concentrates” the desired analyte species
onto the concentrator column, lowering detection limits by 2-5 orders of magnitude. The
concentrator column is used in lieu of the sample loop at the start of the analysis.
Dionex Concentrator columns or the Dionex IonPac Guard Column can be used for trace anion
concentration work with Dionex IonPac columns. A pump is used to load the sample onto the
concentrator column in the OPPOSITE direction of the eluent flow. Once concentration is
complete the eluent flow is then directed through the concentrator to the analytical column. When
using concentration techniques, care should be taken not to overload the concentrator column by
concentrating an excessive amount of sample. If an excessive amount of sample is used,
inaccurate results may be obtained. It is possible during the concentration step for the stronger
binding polyvalent ions to elute the weakly retained ions from the concentrator column. For more
detailed information on sample concentration techniques for high sensitivity work and a detailed
discussion of concentration techniques refer to the appropriate concentrator manual for your
application.
Dionex IonPac Concentrator Columns are designed for use with specific eluent systems.
Use only concentrator columns designed for the eluent system you are using.
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CAUTION
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