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Properly informed column selection greatly simplifies the process of method development and provides greater flexibility in instrument settings for comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) with fluidic modulation. In the present investigation a long (20 m) narrow-bore (0.10 mm i.d.) column was used in the first separation dimension. In this way, the separation column itself provided sufficient pressure-drop to alleviate flow disturbance in the first dimension column caused by actuating the modulator valve. The use of a narrow-bore column in the first dimension is highly beneficial because it is also more suited to lower volumetric flow-rates and therefore permits use of a longer modulation period without causing sample loop breakthrough. Enantioselective separation of spearmint essential oil was performed to demonstrate performance of a fluidic modulation system.

Item Type:	Refereed Article
Research Division:	Chemical Sciences
Research Group:	Analytical Chemistry
Research Field:	Separation Science
Objective Division:	Expanding Knowledge
Objective Group:	Expanding Knowledge
Objective Field:	Expanding Knowledge in the Chemical Sciences
Author:	Harvey, PMA (Mr Paul Harvey)
Author:	Poynter, SDH (Mr Sam Poynter)
Author:	Shellie, RA (Associate Professor Robert Shellie)
ID Code:	76779
Year Published:	2011
Web of Science® Times Cited:	1
Deposited By:	Chemistry
Deposited On:	2012-03-13
Last Modified:	2012-07-10
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