Modern
Chromatography
Techniques

A workshop presented by Merlin K. L. Bicking, Ph.D. , of ACCTA, Inc.
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This four and one-half day course is designed for an analyst with 1 - 4 years of experience with modern chromatography equipment, including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC). Students will learn about how the equipment is designed and how to properly operate the equipment for routine analysis. An introduction to basic troubleshooting will also be presented. The emphasis for this presentation will be on practial operation, not theory.

This course will provide time for students to ask questions and participate in discussions about HPLC. Students are encouraged to bring questions and examples from their own laboratories. Laboratory equipment will be available at some events, and demonstrations will be part of the discussion sessions. Each event will also offer time for vendor presentations and discussions with students.

• Day 1
  • Introductions
  • A Brief Introduction to Chromatography Theory
  • LC Definitions and Descriptions
  • Design of LC instruments
  • Operating Modes and Examples
  • Discussion
• Day 2
  • Operating Parameters
  • Introduction to Troubleshooting LC Systems
  • Sample Preparation for LC
  • Laboratory Demonstrations (when available)
  • Discussion
• Day 3

• GC Definitions and Descriptions
• Design of GC Instruments and Components
• An Introduction to GC Columns
• Discussion
• Day 4
  • Operating Your GC
  • Introduction to Troubleshooting GC Systems
  • Sample Preparation for GC
  • Laboratory Demonstrations (when available)
  • Discussion
• Day 5
  
  • Vendor Presentations and Discussion