PRESENTATION

In this presentation, we troubleshoot GC/MS problems through the eyes of an Agilent scientist and include examples that we have experienced and worked through.

• When we observe peak tailing, do we immediately change a column?
• If we observe peaks that are ¼ expected size, do we immediately vent the GC/MS to clean the source and change the column? Or, is it better to check the samples, syringe, and inlet before jumping into those time-intensive actions?
• Does the deactivation of a column or liner REALLY matter? (The short answer is Yes!)

We discuss how to use artifacts observed in chromatograms and tune reports to diagnose the problem, fix the problem, and 'future proof' your analysis with the best supplies, columns, and solutions.

WHAT YOU
WILL LEARN

Learn how to half-split and troubleshoot through problems on a GC/MS, just like we do as Agilent scientists. 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!

WHO SHOULD
ATTEND

Laboratory technicians, researchers, and scientists wishing to learn more about GC and GC/MS best practices, consumables, and some of the top questions that have been sent to Agilent scientists.