GC Learning Hub - Become a Better Chromatographer

MODULES: 8
RUN TIME: 75 minutes

Gain more understanding on why different consumables are used for different applications, and listen to Agilent Scientists discuss the complexities of the most frequently asked questions they receive. Learn about:

best practices with GC and GC/MS systems
why there is not always an easy answer to most GC(MS) questions

Modules

How Long Should My Liner Last?
How Long Should My Column Last?
Where Do Ghost Peaks Come From?
How Often Should You Tune Your Mass Spectrometer?
Why Does the Baseline Increase at the End of the Run?
Why Do Peaks Tail?
What Happens if My Sample is in Water?
What Steps Would You Take to Determine the Source of Contamination Within Your Chromatograph?

MODULES: 5
RUN TIME: 75 minutes

Understand how to troubleshoot GC/MS problems through the eyes of an Agilent scientist:

Learn how to half-split and troubleshoot through problems on a GC/MS
Learn about GC and MS supplies and columns and how choosing the right supplies can affect the outcome of your analysis…for better or worse!

Modules

Strategies for Approaching the Problem
Peak and Baseline Issues
Correcting Active Sites, Working with Dirty Samples and Backflush
Troubleshooting Your Detector
Questions

MODULES: 5
RUN TIME: 50 minutes

This tutorial goes over some columns, liners and supplies that are critical to achieve optimal performance even for low-trace level analysis and deliver consistent reliable results. Learn to:

Maintaining the GC, MS, carrier gas and rough pumps to maintain (or gain) performance of the GC (and GC/MS) system.
Set-up your GC(MS) system for success with the optimal supplies and parameters to match the analysis.

Modules

Selecting the Correct Liner
Choosing the Correct Column Technology to Maximize Productivity
Application Examples - DB-5ms Inert
Capillary Flow Technology Devices - Why, What, Where & How?
Optimal Conditions for Trace Analysis Using GC/MS and GC/MS/MS

MODULES: 4
RUN TIME: 50 minutes

Watch this tutorial to learn about:

Tips to replace gas filters, columns and pump oil
When to do maintenance on the MSD
Using the best MS parts for your application
Using the right gain factor and A/D samples for your analysis
Matching consumables to your analysis, such as columns and liners

Modules

Considerations for Returning Your GC System to Peak Performance
Check Points for Ensuring Your GC System is Fully Optimized
Application Examples — PAH Anaylsis Using Smart Key
Get the Most Out of Your Mass Spectrometry

MODULES: 6
RUN TIME: 60 minutes

In this tutorial you will learn about remote operation using Smart GCs and understand classic and novel ways to interact with them. Learn about:

Intuitive operation through a browser user interface
Remote diagnostics on the GC
Network capabilities of Smart GCs and how they can can greatly increase the capabilities of daily laboratory operations.

Modules

Introduction, Definitions and Network Levels
Ways to Interact Remotely with GC and Agilent System Set-up
Intelligent GC Systems Explained
Accessing Help and Information
Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Smart Alerts — Usage-driven Instrument Maintenance

MODULES: 5
RUN TIME: 40 minutes

This tutorial goes over simple strategies to speed up analyses with method translator and to help maintain a healthy GC (MS) system longer. Learn about:

The best columns for GC-MS analysis and how to convert to narrower bore for faster analysis
Setting up your GC (MS) system for success with the optimal supplies, tools, and strategies for running faster analyses and maintaining a clean system for as long as possible.

Modules

Maximize Your Throughput with Fritted Liners
Choosing the Right GC Column to Maximize Productivity
Increase Throughput with Capillary Column Backflush and Jet Clean
Make Installation Faster with Self-tightening Nuts
Smart GCs and Consumables

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