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GC Column Characteristics Calculator

Typical Column Characteristics by ID

Select Column ID
Column Parameters Values
Typical Splitless Purge Time
He split vent flow rate (50:1 split ratio)
H2 split vent flow rate (50:1 split ratio)
Column OD (Ferrule ID)
Column Flow Rate (He & 20cm/sec.)
Column Flow Rate (H2 & 40cm/sec.)
Approximate Sample Capacity
Typical Effective Plates/m (80% CE)
Approximate column head pressure (He or H2 carrier gas)
Column (m):
Head Pressure (psig):
Always optimize the column flow rate by using linear velocity.