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High efficiency packed column supercritical fluid chromatography

US5322627A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1993
Grant dateJun 21, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N30/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and device are disclosed for performing supercritical fluid chromatography in packed columns of at least about 0.5 mm inside diameter. The column provides at least 50,000, preferably at least 100,000, theoretical plates with pressure drop across the column of at least 25 bar. The outlet pressure is controlled by the back pressure regulator. The column may comprise a plurality of individual columns in series. Separation is performed at a rate of at least 25 plates/min, preferably at least 100 plates/min.

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