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Simulation and Optimization of Retention in Ion Chromatography Using Virtual Column 2 Software

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posted on 2023-05-16, 13:50 authored by Madden, JE, Shaw, M, Gregory Dicinoski, Avdalovic, N, Paul HaddadPaul Haddad
A new software package, Virtual Column 2, is described for the simulation and optimization of the separation of inorganic anions by ion chromatography (IC). The software uses a limited amount of experimental retention data acquired according to a correct experimental design to predict retention times for analytes over a designated search area of eluent compositions. The experimental retention data are used to solve a new retention model, called the linear solvent strength model, empirical approach (LSSM-EA), which then enables prediction of retention times for all eluent compositions in the search area. The theoretical development of LSSM-EA and the processes used for solving the equations are discussed. Virtual Column 2 can be used for eluents containing one or two competing ions, and the software contains retention databases for up to 33 analytes on the Dionex AS9A-HC, AS4A-SC, and AS14A analytical columns with carbonate−bicarbonate eluents and the Dionex AS10, AS15, and AS16 analytical columns with hydroxide eluents (results for the AS10 and AS15 columns are not discussed in the present study). Virtual Column 2 has been evaluated extensively and is shown to give predicted retention times that in most cases agree with experimentally determined data to within 5%. The software has uses in practical IC method development, education and training in IC, and refinement of existing IC methodology. A free version of this program is available by download at www.virtualcolumn.com.

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Publication title

Analytical Chemistry

Volume

74

Issue

23

Pagination

6023-6030

ISSN

0003-2700

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

American Chemical Society

Place of publication

Washington, DC, USA

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Copyright © 2002 American Chemical Society - Reproduced by permission of The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

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Expanding knowledge in the chemical sciences

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