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Linked Dual-Cartridge Configuration
In the linked dual-cartridge configuration, the EG contains two EluGen cartridges,
linked to a single pump, that perform as one cartridge. Note that the allowable
eluent concentration for a linked cartridge is less than when the cartridge is
defined as independent. For details, refer to the EluGen cartridge manual.
Cartridge manuals are included on the Dionex Reference Library CD-ROM
(P/N 053891).
Notes for Generating Carbonate/Bicarbonate Eluent
If a K
2
CO
3
EluGen cartridge and an EPM Electrolytic pH Modifier are installed
(EGC_1 and EGC_2, respectively), set EGC_1 Target Concentration to the
concentration of K
2
CO
3
required for your application and set EGC_2 Target
Concentration to the concentration of KHCO
3
required. In order to achieve the
EluGen
Cartridges
Eluent Concentration Range Comment
K
2
CO
3
/EPM
Electrolytic pH
Modifier
0.1 to 15 mM at 0.1 to 1.0 ml/min flow
0.1 to X mM at 1.0 to 2.0 ml/min flow
where X = 15/flow
The total of the eluent
concentrations from
both cartridges (K
2
CO
3
and EPM) must not
exceed the specified
range. The EPM
concentration must not
exceed 10 mM. See the
notes below for
additional information.
KOH/KOH
KOH/MSA
KOH/NaOH
MSA/MSA
MSA/NaOH
NaOH/NaOH
0.1 to 50 mM at 0.1 to 1.0 mL/min flow
0.1 to X mM at 1.0 to 3.0 mL/min flow
where X = 50/flow
The eluent concentration
range for each cartridge
is 50% of the range for a
single-cartridge or
independent dual-
cartridge configuration.
LiOH/LiOH 0.1 to 40 mM at 0.1 to 1.0 mL/min flow
0.1 to X mM at 1.0 to 3.0 mL/min flow
where X = 40/flow
The eluent concentration
range for each cartridge
is 50% of the range for a
single-cartridge or
independent dual-
cartridge configuration.
Table 4-2. Eluent Concentration Ranges for Linked Dual-Cartridge Configurations