Capillary Columns and Air
Depending on the solute analysed, the effects of air oxidation of a column is generally observed first as either an:
1. Increase in column bleed levels
2. Increase in column activity
How Air Can Get Into Your System
- loss of carrier flow
- leaking gas system
- inexperienced operators
- cylinder changeover
- large air injections
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