Shodex C18-4D Operation Manual

(Please read this manual carefully to achieve the best and consistent column performance for a long time)
Important Handling Instructions
Caution!
· Please consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of reagents and solvents used with the column
and understand their proper handling methods to prevent potential health hazards or death
from occurring.
· Please wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as lab goggles and gloves
when handling organic solvents and acid and alkaline reagents. Avoid any direct physical
contact to prevent chemical injuries.
Before Using the Column
(1) Please visually inspect the package and outside of the column for any damage.
(2) Please check if product name and serial number written on the column package, column adhesive label, and
enclosed Certificate of Analysis (CoA) are matching and correct.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Shodex product. Shodex C18 series is a monomeric type ODS columns filled
with high purity silica gel modified with octadecyl group. Fully end-capped packing material suppresses potential
influences from residual silanols.

2. Column Components

3. Column Specifications

Product
Product Name
Code
F6651010 C18-4D
F6651011 C18-4E
Base Material : Spherical porous particles of silica modified with octadecyl group
Column Housing : SUS-316
Screw Type : Internally-threaded type No.10-32 UNF
Shipping Solvent : Water/Methanol = 25/75
Operation Manual
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Shodex C18-4D, 4E
Column Size (mm)
I.D. Length
4.6 150
4.6 250
SHOWA DENKO K.K. (https://www.shodex.com/)
Particle Pore Size
Size (μm) (Å)
5 120
5 120
ver.211202E
Theoretical Plate
Number (Per Column)
≥ 13,000
≥ 21,000
1