The WVS (Whatman Void Sealing) cartridge for Partisil Columns use a unique Sealing System to ensure Compression of the packed bed even if a void develops. All of our WVS cartridge column products require the use of special end fittings (catalog # 66900-WEF) which are used for this purpose. The specialized design of this hardware […]
Category: Partisil & Partisphere FAQ
Do Partisil HPLC Columns need an extra end fitting kit?
Partisil™ HPLC Columns are a complete column and no extra end fitting kit is required. This column has the standard compression end fittings, WCS. The Partisphere™ is a cartridge type HPLC column – and has unique void sealing hardware, WVS. All WVS cartridge columns are shipped without end fittings are require end fitting kit. The idea of […]
Does the Column Coupler (47450-06) work with the Partisil & Partisphere HPLC Columns?
The Column Coupler Item 47450-06 is a suitable product to connect the Partisil & Partisphere HPLC Columns with another column or to a Guard Column.
How do I condition new Partisil™ & Partisphere™ HPLC columns for use?
New HPLC columns, or columns which have been previously used for different chromatographic analyses must be conditioned, or equilibrated, with the desired mobile phase before a sample may be injected. Run the solvent at 1 mL/min for 30–60 min. This is equivalent to 10 to 20 column volumes of mobile phase for the standard 4.6mm […]
Partisil™ C18 stationary phase names: ODS1, ODS2, & ODS3
Sometimes, you may see a Partisil HPLC column referred to as “ODS.” This means the column has an octadecyl silane (C18) stationary phase. In addition, you may see ODS followed by a number designation: Partisil™ ODS is a low carbon load C18 phase, with intentionally unbonded surface silanols adding to the selectivity. Partisil™ ODS2 is a relatively […]
What do WCS and WVS stand for in Partisil™ HPLC columns?
WCS = Whatman Compression Sealing hardware WVS = Whatman Void Sealing hardware Void sealing technology allows for easy adjustment of the frit position to compensate for any voids that develop at the head of the column. This can prolong column life in the event that dissolution of a section of the packing bed occurs.
What is Included with the Whatman SAX HPLC Column Kit SKU 63185-SCK? FAQ
The product consists of: 1 each Partisil™ 10um SAX 250 x 4.6mm id Standard Analytical HPLC Column 1 each Solvecon™ pre-Column kit for above: 15g Solvecon™ silica, empty 250 x 4.6mm id column (including frits), 2 each nuts & ferrules This pre-Column is designed to be a Solvent Conditioning Column, like the old Saturation Columns […]
Which Guard Column do I Use With the Partisil™ SAX Columns? FAQ
We suggest you use catalog # 66900-AGC (Anion Guard Cartridge (5 pack)), for use with Partisil™ HPLC columns. You will also need a holder which is our catalog # 66900-WCS ,WCS Guard Cartridge Holder, for use with Partisil HPLC columns, 1 each.