Temperature-Programmed Gas Chromatography

This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date overview of temperature-programmed gas chromatography (GC). The first part of the book introduces the reader to the basics concepts of GC, as well as the key properties of GC columns. The second part describes the mathematical and physical background of GC. In the third part, different aspects in the formation of a chromatogram are discussed, including retention times, peak spacing and peak widths. An invaluable reference for any chromatographer and analytical chemist, it provides all the answers to questions like:\* At what temperature does a solute elute in a temperature-programmed analysis? \* What is the value of the retention factor of eluting solute? \* How wide are the peaks? \* How large is the time distance between two peaks? \* How do all these parameters depend on the heating rate? Offering a compilation of summarized analytical methods designed, this book serves the needs of pharmacologists, toxicologists, and other allied health professionals involved the development, use, or monitoring of pharmaceuticals. fmatter......Page 1 ch1......Page 19 ch2......Page 24 ch3......Page 32 ch4......Page 51 ch5......Page 57 ch6......Page 82 ch7......Page 105 ch8......Page 149 ch9......Page 206 ch10......Page 227 index......Page 341