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Use of OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators as Carrier Gas in Gas Chromatography (GC)

Use of OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators as Carrier Gas in Gas Chromatography (GC)

Gas Chromatography (GC) is a widely used technique for separating and analyzing components in the gas phase across industries such as chemistry, pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, food safety, and petrochemicals. In this process, nitrogen (N₂) is commonly used as a carrier gas to transport and separate samples with precision.

OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators provide a continuous source of high-purity nitrogen, enhancing the reliability, accuracy, and reproducibility of analyses in gas chromatography.

Applications of PSA Nitrogen Generators in Gas Chromatography

1. Use of Nitrogen as Carrier Gas

  • Nitrogen is used in the GC column to transport and separate the sample.

  • Offers a cost-effective alternative to helium as a carrier gas.

  • Provides stable flow rates and low diffusion coefficients, optimizing the separation process.

2. Use of Nitrogen in Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Analyses

  • In analyses where gas chromatography is coupled with mass spectrometry (MS), nitrogen is used as an inert carrier gas for detector systems.

  • Ensures ionization stability, supporting highly sensitive analyses.

  • High-purity nitrogen reduces background noise and interferences in GC-MS systems.

3. Use of Nitrogen in Pharmaceutical and Environmental Analyses

  • Provides a reliable and inert environment as a carrier gas in the analysis of pharmaceutical components.

  • Optimizes the separation of organic and inorganic compounds in air and water sample analyses.

  • Ensures detector sensitivity with high stability at low pressures.

Advantages of OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators in Gas Chromatography

  • Produces ultra-high purity nitrogen (up to 99.999%), enhancing analytical accuracy.

  • Provides a more economical carrier gas alternative compared to helium.

  • Ensures continuous and stable flow in GC and GC-MS systems, supporting reliable results.

  • Low chemical reactivity enables accurate separation of components.

  • Eliminates the need for gas cylinders, reducing laboratory costs and logistical requirements.

  • Provides an uninterrupted nitrogen supply, preventing disruptions in analytical processes.

OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators deliver a continuous, high-purity, and cost-efficient carrier gas solution for gas chromatography, improving laboratory efficiency and analytical precision.

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