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What is the primary purpose of gas chromatography?
What is the primary purpose of gas chromatography?
Which type of chromatography is based on partitioning?
Which type of chromatography is based on partitioning?
What is essential for the mobile phase before it is used in gas chromatography?
What is essential for the mobile phase before it is used in gas chromatography?
What happens to samples such as amino acids and sugars at high temperatures in gas chromatography?
What happens to samples such as amino acids and sugars at high temperatures in gas chromatography?
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During the GC process, how is the analyte introduced to the column?
During the GC process, how is the analyte introduced to the column?
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Why does gas chromatography focus on the stationary phase for separation?
Why does gas chromatography focus on the stationary phase for separation?
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What type of substances are typically analyzed using gas chromatography?
What type of substances are typically analyzed using gas chromatography?
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What controls the temperature of the GC oven during the analysis?
What controls the temperature of the GC oven during the analysis?
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What is the typical inlet pressure range commonly used in gas chromatography?
What is the typical inlet pressure range commonly used in gas chromatography?
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Which gas is considered low density and is used for faster separation in gas chromatography?
Which gas is considered low density and is used for faster separation in gas chromatography?
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What characterizes the stationary phase in Gas-Solid Chromatography (GSC)?
What characterizes the stationary phase in Gas-Solid Chromatography (GSC)?
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What is a primary requirement for the stationary liquid phase in Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC)?
What is a primary requirement for the stationary liquid phase in Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC)?
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Which of the following is a common stationary phase for separating polar compounds?
Which of the following is a common stationary phase for separating polar compounds?
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What type of materials are commonly used to make packed GC columns?
What type of materials are commonly used to make packed GC columns?
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What is the diameter range for packed columns in gas chromatography?
What is the diameter range for packed columns in gas chromatography?
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Which cone density gas would result in better separation during gas chromatography?
Which cone density gas would result in better separation during gas chromatography?
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What is a distinct characteristic of wall coated open tubular (WCOT) columns compared to packed columns?
What is a distinct characteristic of wall coated open tubular (WCOT) columns compared to packed columns?
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Which of the following statements about support coated open tubular (SCOT) columns is true?
Which of the following statements about support coated open tubular (SCOT) columns is true?
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What is the typical length range for capillary columns used in gas chromatography?
What is the typical length range for capillary columns used in gas chromatography?
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What is the main purpose of converting non-volatile samples into volatile derivatives in gas chromatography?
What is the main purpose of converting non-volatile samples into volatile derivatives in gas chromatography?
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Which type of gas chromatography columns generally has the highest efficiency, as indicated by the number of theoretical plates?
Which type of gas chromatography columns generally has the highest efficiency, as indicated by the number of theoretical plates?
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What type of sample size is generally manageable for packed columns in gas chromatography?
What type of sample size is generally manageable for packed columns in gas chromatography?
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Which method is commonly used to convert non-volatile compounds into volatile derivatives for gas chromatography?
Which method is commonly used to convert non-volatile compounds into volatile derivatives for gas chromatography?
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What can be analyzed by gas chromatography via the formation of stable, volatile chelates?
What can be analyzed by gas chromatography via the formation of stable, volatile chelates?
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What is a primary advantage of using Trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS) in the derivation of glucose?
What is a primary advantage of using Trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS) in the derivation of glucose?
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Which of the following is a limitation of using Gas Chromatography (GC)?
Which of the following is a limitation of using Gas Chromatography (GC)?
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What is the maximum temperature for the Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) in Gas Chromatography?
What is the maximum temperature for the Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) in Gas Chromatography?
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Why can't the Electron Capture Detector (ECD) be used for hydrocarbons?
Why can't the Electron Capture Detector (ECD) be used for hydrocarbons?
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Which type of Gas Chromatography detector does not have a temperature sensitivity?
Which type of Gas Chromatography detector does not have a temperature sensitivity?
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What is the primary function of the carrier gas in a Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)?
What is the primary function of the carrier gas in a Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)?
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Which of the following samples are ideal for analysis using Gas Chromatography?
Which of the following samples are ideal for analysis using Gas Chromatography?
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What is a common use for the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) in Gas Chromatography?
What is a common use for the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) in Gas Chromatography?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Gas chromatography (GC) is a technique for separating volatile or vaporized substances.
- It works by passing a stream of inert gas over a stationary phase.
- Solutes partition between the stationary phase and the inert carrier gas.
- The sample is vaporized before entering the column.
- The carrier gas plays no role in separation.
- GC is categorized into gas-solid chromatography (GSC) and gas-liquid chromatography (GLC).
Gas Chromatography Classifications
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Gas-Solid Chromatography (GSC):
- The stationary phase is solid (adsorbent).
- Uses finely divided powders with high adsorption power.
- Suitable for analyzing gas samples, or low molecular weight species.
- Examples include components of air (e.g., H₂S, CO, CS₂, CO₂, NO₂).
- Often used at room temperature (RT).
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Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC):
- The stationary phase is liquid.
- The liquid coats an inert support or is held in a capillary column.
- Effective for a broad range of both volatile organic and some non-volatile substances.
GC Instrumentation
- GC instruments typically include:
- Gas flow controller/regulator.
- Injector port.
- Column.
- Oven.
- Detector.
- Recorder/computer.
Principle of GC
- The gaseous mobile phase (inert gas) moves under pressure through a heated column.
- The column is either coated with a liquid stationary phase or packed with a solid support coated in liquid.
- The gas must be dried prior to use.
- The sample is introduced into the injector port at a specific temperature.
- Samples are separated based on interactions with the stationary phase (relative time spent in stationary phase).
- Analytes that have stronger interactions with the stationary phase will spend more time in it.
Stationary Phases (GLC)
- Requirements for a stationary phase:
- Low volatility/non-volatile (boiling point significantly higher than the column's maximum operating temperature).
- Thermal stability.
- Chemical inertness (does not chemically interfere with the sample).
- Appropriate polarity to match the sample being analyzed (like dissolves like).
- Common stationary phases:
- Carbowax and polyethylene glycol (polar compounds).
- Diphenyl dimethyl polysiloxane (nonpolar compounds).
- Other stationary phases exist with different polarities suitable for various compounds.
GC Columns
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Packed Columns:
- Solid supports coated with a liquid stationary phase.
- Used with high pressure and high flow rates of carrier gas.
- Lower efficiency with lower resolution.
- Can handle larger sample sizes.
- Typically not suitable for complex mixtures.
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Capillary/Open Tubular Columns:
- Narrow, thin-walled tubes coated with liquid stationary phase.
- Usually made of glass or fused silica with high thermal stability.
- Used with low pressure and low flow rates of carrier gas.
- Higher efficiency and resolution.
- Commonly used for complex samples.
- Wall-coated open tubular (WCOT): Thin layer of liquid phase directly on the column wall.
- Support-coated open tubular (SCOT): Stationary phase supported over a solid support inside the column.
- Porous layer open tubular (PLOT): Porous solid layer as stationary phase.
GC Detectors
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Electron Capture Detector (ECD):
- High sensitivity for certain compounds, particularly halogenated ones.
- Destructive.
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Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD):
- Universal detector for most substances.
- Less sensitive than some other detectors.
- Non-destructive.
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Flame Ionization Detector (FID):
- Universal detector.
- Very sensitive.
- Destructive.
Gas Chromatography Sample Preparation
- Volatile samples are ready for analysis.
- Non-volatile samples require derivatization (chemical modification into stable, volatile derivatives) to be analyzed.
GC Advantages and Limitations
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Advantages:
- High resolution and separation of many components.
- High speed for analysis.
- High sensitivity.
- High accuracy.
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Limitations:
- Samples must be volatile.
- Analysis can be destructive.
- Some samples require special preparation procedures.
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Explore the fundamentals of gas chromatography (GC), a crucial technique for separating volatile substances. Learn about the mechanisms of gas-solid and gas-liquid chromatography, and their applications in analytical chemistry. This quiz will test your understanding of the principles and classifications of GC.
