Fundamentals of GC
• What are the advantages of GC over other separation
techniques?
• Limitations of GC
Capillary GC Columns
• Differences between packed and capillary columns
• Types of capillary column (PLOT, WCOT and SCOT)
GC Instrumentation
• Inlets and injection techniques including: split, splitless,
cool on-column, purge & trap and headspace
• Using inlet and oven temperature to assist with effective
elution and separation of analytes
• What attributes make a good detector?
GC Column Selection
• Choice of appropriate column chemistry and dimensions
GC Troubleshooting
• Recommendations on system/column maintenance and
how to address specific GC problems
The Next Step in GC: GC/MS
• What are the advantages of GC over other separation
techniques?
• Limitations of GC
Capillary GC Columns
• Differences between packed and capillary columns
• Types of capillary column (PLOT, WCOT and SCOT)
GC Instrumentation
• Inlets and injection techniques including: split, splitless,
cool on-column, purge & trap and headspace
• Using inlet and oven temperature to assist with effective
elution and separation of analytes
• What attributes make a good detector?
GC Column Selection
• Choice of appropriate column chemistry and dimensions
GC Troubleshooting
• Recommendations on system/column maintenance and
how to address specific GC problems
The Next Step in GC: GC/MS
