Columns and Fittings
The HP 5890 SERIES II (hereafter referred to as HP 5890) provides flexibility in choices among inlets, columns, and detectors through use of liners and adapters, allowing any standard column to be used without sacrificing performance. Additional flexibility is gained through positions of inlets and detectors relative to each other and through the large internal volume of the oven.
This section provides information for the following:
The column oven.
Fittings.
Liners and inserts.
ECD and TCD capillary makeup gas adapters.
The first three items must be considered before a column may be installed properly at either an inlet or a detector. In addition, for an FID or NPD, and depending upon the column to be installed (packed versus capillary), the correct jet must be installed before installing the column. Jet installation is described in Chapter 8, Preventive Maintenance.
For specific information on ordering fittings, liners, and inserts, see Hewlett•Packard's analytical supplies catalog.
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