4.20 Connecting and rinsing the separation column
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930 Compact IC Flex Oven/SeS/PP (2.930.2500)
■ Start manual control in MagIC Net and select the high-pressure
pump: Manual ▶ Manual control ▶ Pump
– Flow: in accordance with column leaflet
– On
■ Rinse the guard column with eluent for approx. 5 minutes.
■ Stop the high-pressure pump in the manual control in MagIC Net
again: Off.
4.20 Connecting and rinsing the separation column
The smart separation column (iColumn) is the heart of ion chromato-
graphic analysis. It separates the different components according to their
interactions with the column. Metrohm separation columns are equipped
with a chip where their technical specifications and history (start-up, oper-
ating hours, injections etc) are stored.
NOTE
Information regarding which separation column is suitable for your
application can be found in the Metrohm Column Program, the
product information for the separation column or it can be obtained
from your regional Metrohm representative.
You can find product information for your separation column at http://
www.metrohm.com in the Ion Chromatography product area.
A test chromatogram accompanies every column. The column leaflet can
be found online at http://www.metrohm.com with the corresponding arti-
cle. Detailed information on special IC applications can be found in the
corresponding Application Bulletins or Application Notes. You can
find these online at http://www.metrohm.com in the Applications area or
request them free of charge from your responsible regional Metrohm rep-
resentative.
CAUTION
New IC Columns are filled with solution and sealed with stoppers on
both sides. Before inserting the column, ensure that this solution can be
mixed with the eluent being used (follow the information provided by
the manufacturer).