Shimadzu GC-2010 Plus User Manual

18 Maintenance and Inspection
18.7 Inspection and Maintenance: Capillary Column
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GC-2010 Plus
(4) Conditioning time
Generally condition the column for 2 to 3 hours usually.
If the column is considerably contaminated, increase the conditioning time.
The condition time should be less than 24 hours to avoid unnecessary damage to the
column.
NOTE Centain column liquid phases can be easily damaged.
Verify the maximum column temperatures limit before use and conditioning. High temperatures can
damage the column, particularly if oxygen is present in the colums. Use of an oxygen trap is
recommended.
Avoid rapid temperature increases, especially for polar columns.

Shimadzu GC-2010 Plus Specifications

General

Type	Gas Chromatograph
Model	GC-2010 Plus
Manufacturer	Shimadzu
Maximum Temperature Ramp Rate	120 °C/min
Detector Options	FID, TCD, ECD, FPD, NPD, MS
Electronic Flow Control (EFC)	Yes
Data Sampling Rate	Up to 250 Hz
Column Oven Temperature Range	Ambient +5°C to 450°C
Maximum Oven Heating Rate	120 °C/min
Injection Port	Split/Splitless, PTV
Display	LCD