![]() ![]() ![]() Still others, like a column flow meter, septum nut wrench, or a specialized fused-silica column cutter, aren’t found outside the laboratory at all. ![]() Other items such as dental instruments or paper correction fluid are familiar, but their use in the laboratory environment may not be immediately obvious. Wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and metal tubing cutters are some easily recognized examples. Many of the tools and accessories that gas chromatographers keep on hand for installing, maintaining, and repairing their chromatographs are also found in plumbers’, carpenters’, and home toolkits. Those used in chromatography are often just as specialized as those used in computer repair or automotive work. This edition of “GC Connections” lists a number of essential items that should be on hand in every gas chromatography (GC) laboratory, their function, and how to use them effectively.Įvery profession has its specialized tools. In earlier times, some convenience items might have been included as well, like a bubble flow meter or a small set of tools, but now it’s rare to find such things in the shipping boxes. Most manufacturers ship gas chromatographs with a small collection of consumable parts and accessories, such as extra ferrules, inlet liners, or septa, and a few instrument-specific tools.
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