17 separation column – Metrohm 882 Compact IC plus – Anion User Manual
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Connecting and rinsing the guard column
1 Connecting the guard column
Caution
When inserting the guard column, always ensure that it is inserted
correctly corresponding to the flow direction (if indicated).
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Remove sealing caps and/or stoppers from the guard column.
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Fasten the input of the guard column to the column inlet capillary
using a short PEEK pressure screw (6.2744.070).
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In case the guard column is mounted on the separation column
with a connecting capillary, connect the included connection
capillary, which is included with the guard column, to the output
of the guard column using the PEEK pressure screw, which is .also
included.
2 Rinsing the guard column
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Place beaker under the outlet capillary of the guard column.
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Set the flow rate of the high pressure pump according to the data
given in the leaflet of the separation column.
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Start the high pressure pump and rinse the guard column approx.
5 minutes with eluent.
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Switch off the high pressure pump again.
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Separation column
The intelligent separation column (iColumn) is the heart of the ion chro-
matographic analysis. It separates the different components correspond-
ing to their interactions with the column. Metrohm separation columns
are equipped with a chip on which their technical specifications and their
history (first use / setting up, operating hours, injections, …) are saved.
Note
Information regarding which separation column is suitable for your
application can be found in the Metrohm IC Column Program, the
obtained directly from your agent.