28 Troubleshooting
3 Chromatographic Symptoms
Poor Peak Resolution
• Set column flow to optimum linear velocity.
• Install and use deactivated consumable parts in the inlet (for
example, a liner).
• Perform column maintenance: Bake out contaminants,
remove the contaminated length of column near the inlet,
and reverse and bake out the column as needed.
• Check column installation at both ends.
• Select a higher resolution column.