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This is a virtual classroom-based course covering the basic theory of Gas Chromatography and its related techniques including gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
This course is taught live in a virtual classroom through interactive, instructor-led training with instrument parts and consumables shown and explained. Small group sizes with plenty of opportunities to ask questions through live Q&A.
A short practical is used to demonstrate the principles of chromatography and this is referred to during subsequent presentations and discussions.
The course consists of 5 major topics which focuses on the What? How? Why? Where? and When? of GC & GC-MS.
What? – Gives an explanation of what Gas Chromatography is by looking at the brief history of how chromatography was discovered and how various chromatographic techniques then developed. This section then covers the definition of both Gas Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry which are dissected to identify and define the technical terms commonly used. This provides a firm foundation to then understand how chromatography works.
How? – This section gives delegates the understanding of how the separation process occurs followed by the identification of the individual GC instrument components such as gas supplies, inlets, columns & detectors (including mass selective detectors). For each component delegates are given a basic understanding of the function and operation of that component.
Why? – This section details why GC & GC-MS is used in terms of qualitative and quantitative analysis. The use of external and internal calibration standards are also covered.
Where? – This section looks at the considerations of preparing raw samples for introducing into the GC system, taking into account the physical states and sampling location. A selection of sampling techniques are detailed such as thermal desorption, headspace, solid phase extraction and pyrolysis.
When? – This section looks at a number of industries where GC and GC-MS and the previously discussed sampling techniques have been used as a two-way interaction session. Knowledge gained from the previous sections is confirmed by reviewing various GC & GC-MS applications and identifying the reasons why the particular techniques were chosen.
At the end of the course the delegate will have basic knowledge of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. They will have an understanding of sampling techniques, carrier gases, sample introduction techniques, columns and GC detectors or mass spectrometers. This course provides a good foundation for attending any of the Complete and Comprehensive GC & GC-MS courses.
This course is for those who have no or very little knowledge of liquid chromatography, are an analyst, technician, engineer or work in sales or marketing and would like to improve their knowledge in this area.
Additional infoThe course is a total of 6.5 hours, split as 3.25 hours per day for 2 consecutive days. The course includes an electronic copy of the training manual and certificate of attendance.
Online
6 hours
£385.00 GBP (plus VAT)
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