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Retention gaps, CW (carbowax, polyethylene glycol), polar

The retention gap technique in combination with on-column injection allows concentration of a large sample volume in the capillary column. Retention gaps consist of uncoated (no stationary phase), deactivated fused silica capillary tubing. A retention gap must be inert without any noticeable retention (analytes are not retained). Carbowax (CW, polyethyleneglycol, polar) deactivated is suitable for direct aqueous injection. Improve peak shape by focusing and concentration of the sample components when introducing a large sample volume onto the column.

Capillary inner diameter 0.25 mm, 0.32 mm, 0.53 mm
Capillary length 10 m, 25 m
Capillary outer diameter 0.4 mm (0.25 mm ID) - 0.5 mm (0.32 mm ID) - 0.8 mm (0.53 mm ID)
Deactivation CW (carbowax, polyethylene glycol), polar
Hazardous material No
Method Gas chromatography (GC), accessories
Polarity Polar
Recommended application(s) Improve peak shape by focusing and concentration of the sample components when introducing a large sample volume onto the column
Storage temperature 15–25 °C / 59–77 °F
Suitable solvents All solvents and especially methanol and water
Temperature stability (max) 250 °C
Type Retention gap