Utilization of the Sadtler standard RI system in micropollution analyses

During the development of a GC retention index library very rigorous standard parameters were used in the SADTLER laboratories. Because most chromatographers presumably have their “favourite” and well-proven columns a study has been carried out on how to make use of them for standard index generation. Variables such as column geometry, split ratio, and film thickness were examined and the calculated indices were compared to some “basic” values. Splitless and cool on-column injection techniques were also investigated and comparable temperature programming indices have been obtained. Finally, standard index values of 53 volatile halogenated hydrocarbons measured on very thick-film bonded fused silica capillary columns are tabulated.     

Band broadening arising from stepwise alterations in mobile phase composition in micellar electrokinetic chromatography

Summary Gradient elution in micellar electrokinetic chromatography has been proposed as a technique for extending the elution range and adjusting retention factors for optimum values. It is shown that this approach in practice has not only to be evaluated for adjustment of retention factors but also for the reduced efficiency of the chromatographic system arising from alterations in the separation buffer during the run. Stepwise gradient elution, feasible with commercial instrumentation, results in marked peak broadening attributable to effects of the border zone passing the solute zone.     

毛细管气相色谱程序升温条件下保留值的高精度模拟

本文介绍一种高精度模拟色谱保留值的方法，它以有良好共用性的Ｋｏｖａｔｓ指数为基础数据，辅以在所用色谱柱上恒温下测量的系列正构烷烃保留值，加上所设置的程序升温参数，计算出各化合物在所用色谱柱上的热力学量，再从谱带运动方程出发，用数值方法高精度、快速地计算出各化合物在所用程序升温条件下的保留值。定性工作靠保留值检索而完成。本方法对程序升温的形式和阶数无限制。计算数度为：保留时间优于±１％，保留指数优于     

Determination of the isomeric distribution and associated impurities in commercial diethylbenzenes by capillary gas chromatography

A capillary gas chromatographic method for the quantitative analysis of diethylbenzene fractions is described. Estimation of ortho-, meta- and para-isomers and other C₉ and C₁₀ aromatic impurities is covered. The conditions developed involve the use of a capillary column of Carbowax-1540 (300 feet × 0.01 inch) under isothermal operation. The retention index data for a number of aromatics are presented at four temperatures (90, 100, 110 and 120°C). The method offers a good choice for any level of concentration both for isomers and impurities commonly encountered within a reasonable analysis time.     

Correlation of retention indices with van der Waals’ volumes and surface areas: Alkanes and azo compounds

Summary Van der Waals’ volumes (V _W) and surface areas (S _W) of alkanes, (E)-azoalkanes and structurally similar alkenes (R₁-X=X-R₂, X=N, CH) were calculated by a semiempirical quantum-chemical method (AM1). The calculated data are in reasonable agreement with the experimental values of Bondi and good correlations were found between the calculated data and Kovats’ retention indices (I _R). While theV _Ws of alkanes with the same carbon number are very close to one another, theS _Ws follow the scatter of theI _R values for branched alkanes. The difference in theI _R of (E)-azo compounds and the structurally similar alkenes can be explained by the difference inV _Ws.     

Real-time control of column switching in multidimensional gas chromatography

In chromatography the separation power expressed in terms of peak capacity can be greatly enhanced by multidimensional techniques. The most important aspect of multidimensional chromatography is the precise location of the heart-cut window. Very often the reliability of this positioning is ensured by applying relatively large heart-cuts; this reduces the intrinsic selectivity offered by the technique. The best way of locating peaks in chromatography is by means of retention indices. This technique can also be used in multidimensional chromatography. A method is described whereby the heartcut window in multidimensional gas chromatography (MDGC) can be defined precisely.     

Analysis of chemical warfare agents in water by solid phase extraction and two-channel capillary gas chromatography

Solid phase extraction with commercial C-18 cartridges has been applied to the analysis of some well known chemical warfare agents in water samples. Different sample pretreatment and cartridge conditioning procedures, and different extraction solvents were tested to study the optimum conditions for efficient extraction and recovery of the compounds of interest. The eluates were analyzed with a two-channel gas chromatograph equipped with an autosampler and a retention index monitoring system. The suitability of this technique for real samples is discussed: the rapid hydrolysis of many of the compounds studied and the poor recoveries of the polar degradation products are practical limitations of the method.     

Prediction of LC retention of steroids using solvatochromic parameters

Summary The proportion of organic modifier and pH of the hydroorganic mobile phase were optimized to separate a series of nine important steroids by LC. It has been shown that linear plots of logk′ against Reichardt’sE _T ^N parameter for the mobile phase is observed over the whole range of compositions of practical importance. Data from these plots summarize an approach for optimization of resolution from only two retention measurements for each compound. pH is shown to be irrelevant. This behaviour could be extrapolated to other steroids and drastically reduce the number of retention values needed for mobile phase optimization for screening analysis of steroids in doping investigations.     

Size exclusion chromatography on porous fractals

Summary Some porous packings used in chromatography have been claimed to be fractals with a scale of sizes a<l<L, where a is a molecular size and L is the size of the largest pores. For a fractal porous packing, the excluded volume for molecules in solution in the vicinity of the packing surface is directly related to D_f, the fractal dimension of the pore surface (2<D_f<3). Since retention in size exclusion chromatography is itself directly related to this excluded volume, the fractal nature of the packing provides a model of retention in this technique. According to this model there is a linear relationship between log R_s and log(1-K_d), where R_s is the hydrodynamic radius of the solute macromolecules and K_d the distribution coefficient. The fractal dimension is derived from the slope of this plot. Size exclusion chromatographic retention data have been analyzed according to the model. It is found that some HPLC packings are fractals with fractal dimensions ranging from about 2.15 to 2.6, depending on the material. Such a large range of D_f values indicates large variations in the selectivities and domains of applications of the different packings. For some classical gel filtration chromatographic gels, the fractal retention model does not seem to apply.Presented at the 17th International Symposium on Chromatography, September 25–30, 1988, Vienna, Austria.     

Chromatographic behaviour of homologous amines: Comparison of derivatizing agents,columns and mobile phases

Summary The liquid chromatographic behaviour of aliphatic mono- and polyamines belonging to different homologous series has been investigated using various pre-column derivatizing agents (OPA and CNB), mobile phases (water-MeOH and water-ACN), RP columns (different packing sizes and shapes) and detectors (UV and fluorescence) in order to characterize the different contributions to retention and the different selectivities under the conditions investigated. The parameters derived allowed computation of capacity factors in good agreement with experiments. The chromatographic method optimized with respect to OPA derivatization has been successfully utilized for the determination of putrescine, cadaverine and 2-phenyl-ethylamine in cheese samples under different ageing conditions.