Installing the new capillary
Required materials
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Chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves
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Combined 2.5-mm Allen wrench and cone extraction tool
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10-mm wrench
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Needle-nose pliers
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LC pump
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HPLC-grade (or better) 1:1 acetonitrile/water
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Capillary
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Ferrule
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Seal
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PTFE liner tubing
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Conductive sleeve
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Red PEEK tubing
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Sharp knife or PEEK tubing cutter
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Metal gasket for the probe tip
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Safety goggles
To install the new capillary
Warning:
the probe with care.
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Maintenance Procedures
The probe and source components can be contaminated
Warning:
with biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while performing this
procedure.
The ESI probe tip is sharp. To avoid puncture wounds, handle