Most chromatographers have a love–hate relationship with their HPLC columns. We love them when they work beautifully, separating the toughest mixtures with clean, sharp peaks. But we hate the fear—the fear of ruining a $1,000 column with a single wrong step. So here’s...
When troubleshooting an HPLC method, one of the most common questions we hear is: “What column should I use when C18 doesn’t seem to work?” A recent webinar, What if C18 Doesn’t work?, question from an attendee captured this perfectly: “How does water interact...
Cleaning a reverse-phase HPLC column is easier than you might think. With just two steps—water first, then organic solvent—you can flush out salts, buffers, and sticky residues that drag down your separations. Follow this recipe, and your column often feels like new....
Most chromatographers know whether they’re using a C18 or a C8 column. You most likely know their particle size. But very few stop to consider two finer details that can make a big difference in your separations: HPLC carbon load and surface area. These are the...
Let’s do a deep dive into HPLC particles. Specifically, the difference between totally porous and superficially porous materials—and why it matters for efficiency and pressure. Quick Answer: SPS vs TPS in HPLC Totally porous HPLC particles provide large surface area...
