
Solvent degassing
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Solvent degassing
Using degassed solvents is one of the most important steps in solvent
preparation. Degassing provides
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stable baselines and enhanced sensitivity
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reproducible retention times
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stable pump or solvent delivery system operation
This section presents information on the solubility of gases, solvent degassing
methods, and solvent degassing considerations.
Solvent degassing methods
Solvent degassing helps you attain a stable baseline and also improves
reproducibility and pump performance.
Three common methods used to degas solvents are
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sparging with helium
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reducing pressure by vacuum
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using sonication
These methods may be used individually or in combination.
Vacuum-ultrasound followed by sparging is the most effective technique for
most solvents.
Sparging
Sparging removes gases from solution by displacing dissolved gases in the
solvent with a less soluble gas, usually helium. Well-sparged solvent improves
pump performance. Helium sparging brings the solvent to a state of
equilibrium, which may be maintained by slow sparging or by keeping a
blanket of helium over the solvent. Blanketing inhibits reabsorption of
atmospheric gases.
Tip:
Sparging may change the composition of mixed solvents.
Vacuum degassing
The inline vacuum degasser operates on the principle of Henry’s law to
remove dissolved gases from the solvent. Henry’s law states that the mole
fraction of a gas dissolved in liquid is proportional to the partial pressure of
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