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Apparatus and method for introducing sample into a separation unit of a chromatography system without disrupting a mobile phase

US9945762B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2014
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/342
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a system for introducing a sample into a mobile phase of a chromatography system is provided. The method includes initially directing the mobile phase directly into a separation unit of the chromatography system, bypassing a sample loop, the mobile phase including a combined solvent, metered from a pressurized first solvent and a second solvent; loading the sample into the sample loop, while the mobile phase continues to be directed directly into the separation unit; pressurizing the sample in the sample loop with the pressurized first solvent, while the mobile phase continues to be directed directly into the separation unit; and switching the sample loop into the mobile phase, thereby introducing the pressurized sample to the separation unit.

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