Site Preparation
Gas considerations
Gas purity
Some gas suppliers furnish instrument or chromatographic purity
grades (the names vary with the supplier) specifically intended for
chromatographic use. Use these when available.
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Gas Purity Recommendations
Carrier Gases and Capillary Makeup Gases
Helium
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Argon/Methane
Note: For ECD use, gases must be 99.9995% pure.
Detector Support Gases
Hydrogen
Air (dry)
99.9995%
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Best available
99.9995%
Best available