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Installing GC Columns
To Install a Capillary Column in the GC/MS Interface
This procedure is for the installation of a capillary column directly into the
analyzer using the Agilent recommended self-tightening column nut.
Materials needed
• Column cutter, ceramic (5181-8836) or diamond (5183-4620)
• Flashlight
• Magnifying loupe
• Gloves, clean
• Septum (may be old, used inlet septum)
• Safety glasses
• Column install tool (G3850-60014)
Self Tightening column nut materials (Recommended)
• Self Tightening column nut (5190-5233)
• Ferrules, Vespel for Self Tightening column nut
Traditional MS interface nut materials
• MS Interface column nut (05988-20066)
• Ferrules, Vespel for universal column nut
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Large (8650-0030)
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Small (8650-0029)
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5181-3323 Ferrule, 0.4 mm VG 0.1-0.25 col 10 pk
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5062-3514 Ferrule, 0.5 mm VG 0.32 col 10 pk
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5181-3323 Ferrule, 0.4 mm VG 0.1-0.25 col 10 pk
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5062-3514 Ferrule, 0.5 mm VG 0.32 col 10 pk
7200 Accurate-Mass QTOF Operation Manual