<p><strong>Clarity 10.2 expands instrument control capabilities with new control modules and updates the MS extension to help you work more efficiently.</strong></p><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999"><strong>Clarity</strong></a><strong> 10.2 highlights</strong></h4><ul><li>New and updated control modules</li><li>Improved MS data import and export</li><li>Obsolete hardware support ended</li></ul><h4><strong>Instrument control modules</strong></h4><p>Clarity 10.2 introduces new instrument control modules from Annuo (AS-3117, FAS-3823) and updated instrument controls form Sykam and Ecom.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Data_Apex_Instrument_control_modules_5de26782b0.jpg" alt="DataApex: Instrument control modules" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Data_Apex_Instrument_control_modules_5de26782b0.jpg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="380" height="260"></p><h4><strong>MS data import/export improvements</strong></h4><p>Clarity improves MS data exchange, especially for *.cdf files. MS instruments now support export and import of multiple spectral data and non-spectral signal data in the same CDF file. Import also better handles uniform sampling information, m/z Step values, scale factors, and file names with non-ASCII characters. Exporting individual chromatogram signals from MS instruments is now available through a separate Export Chromatogram dialog.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Data_Apex_MS_data_import_export_improvements_a7967a4020.jpg" alt="DataApex: MS data import-export improvements" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Data_Apex_MS_data_import_export_improvements_a7967a4020.jpg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="378" height="259"></p><h4><strong>Obsolete hardware support terminated</strong></h4><p>Due to changes in Windows driver security requirements, this update discontinues support for obsolete hardware, including INT7, INT9, U-PAD, U-PAD2, and CB20.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Data_Apex_Obsolete_hardware_support_terminated_24d9329419.jpg" alt="DataApex: Obsolete hardware support terminated" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Data_Apex_Obsolete_hardware_support_terminated_24d9329419.jpg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="378" height="259"></p><blockquote><p><strong>Explore the complete list of all changes, fixes, and additions in version 10.2.</strong></p><p><strong>👉</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.dataapex.com/version_history?product=1"><strong>See the complete changelog&nbsp;</strong></a></p></blockquote>

Clarity Chromatography Software 10.2 released!

<p><strong>Traditional EI library searching works exceptionally well when the unknown compound is already present in the spectral library. However, analytical chemists frequently encounter compounds that are structurally related to library entries but are not exact matches. NIST's EI Hybrid Search addresses this challenge by combining conventional spectral matching with mass-shifted fragment alignment, allowing the identification of analogs, derivatives, and novel compounds that may not exist in the database.</strong></p><p>This guide summarizes the workflow presented by James Little and demonstrates how to use NIST 26 Hybrid Search in conjunction with the Chromatogram Window and MS Interpreter to obtain more meaningful structural information from unknown EI GC-MS spectra.</p><blockquote><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/paper/33370"><strong>You can download PDF Handout for this guide HERE</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Why Hybrid Search Matters</strong></h4><p>Conventional EI library searching relies on direct matching between an unknown spectrum and spectra stored in a library. Hybrid Search expands this concept by allowing fragment ions to be matched even when they are shifted by a consistent mass difference (Δm). This enables the software to recognize compounds that differ by substituents or structural modifications.</p><p><strong>Key advantages include:</strong></p><ul><li>Identification of structurally related compounds not present in the library</li><li>Detection of analogs, derivatives, and emerging compounds</li><li>Integration of exact fragment matches and mass-shifted matches into a single score</li><li>Improved interpretation of unknowns through proposed structural modifications</li><li>Enhanced confidence when molecular weight information is available</li></ul><p>Although Hybrid Search does not require the molecular ion to be present, performance improves significantly when the molecular weight can be estimated or constrained. In these cases, the observed mass difference between the unknown and library compounds can often be translated directly into a plausible chemical modification.</p><h4><strong>Configuring Hybrid Search</strong></h4><p>Before performing a search, the Hybrid Search settings should be configured within the NIST Library Search window.</p><p>Recommended settings:</p><ul><li>Select the Similarity search mode</li><li>Enable Hybrid Search</li><li>Keep the In Spectrum option checked under normal circumstances</li><li>Allow the software to estimate the molecular weight automatically</li><li>If the estimated molecular weight appears incorrect, manually enter a nominal molecular weight</li><li>Select all relevant libraries (NIST, Wiley, user libraries, etc.)</li><li>Save the configuration for future use</li></ul><p>The selected molecular weight used to constrain the search is displayed in the lower-right corner after the search is completed.</p><h4><strong>Optimizing the Results Display</strong></h4><p>Hybrid Search produces several unique parameters that are not shown in the default results table.</p><p>Additional columns should be added by right-clicking within the results table and selecting Properties. Recommended columns include:</p><ul><li>DeltaMass</li><li>dForm</li><li>pctRelForm</li><li>o.Match (equivalent to the traditional EI Normal Match score)</li></ul><p>Without these parameters, much of the structural interpretation power of Hybrid Search is lost.</p><h4><strong>Working with Spectra from the Chromatogram Window</strong></h4><p>Currently, the Chromatogram Window performs standard EI library searching. When a potentially interesting unknown is encountered:</p><ul><li>Perform the normal EI search in the Chromatogram Window</li><li>Send the spectrum to the standalone Library Search module</li><li>Perform a Hybrid Search using the enhanced Hybrid Search functionality</li></ul><p>This workflow combines rapid screening with advanced structural interpretation.</p><h4><strong>Understanding Key Hybrid Search Parameters</strong></h4><h5><strong>DeltaMass (Δm)</strong></h5><p>DeltaMass represents the mass difference between the unknown compound and the matched library compound.</p><p>A consistent Δm across multiple high-scoring hits often indicates a specific structural modification.</p><h5><strong>dForm</strong></h5><p>dForm provides a proposed elemental composition that explains the observed mass difference.</p><p>Examples include:</p><ul><li>H–1F</li><li>CH₂</li><li>O–1</li><li>C₁H₃F</li></ul><p>These transformations can suggest likely chemical modifications between the library compound and the unknown.</p><h5><strong>pctRelForm</strong></h5><p>New in NIST 26, pctRelForm estimates how frequently a given elemental transformation occurs relative to the most common transformation (CH₂ = 100%).</p><p>Interpretation:</p><ul><li>High values indicate chemically plausible and commonly observed transformations</li><li>Very low values suggest the proposed transformation may be accidental or unlikely</li></ul><h5><strong>o.Match</strong></h5><p>Represents the traditional EI match score and allows comparison between standard searching and Hybrid Search results.</p><h4><strong>Case Study: Identifying a Fluorinated Unknown</strong></h4><p>The presentation demonstrates the identification of an unknown compound with a proposed molecular weight of 152 Da.</p><p>Hybrid Search returned several high-scoring hits with consistent evidence suggesting fluorine substitution:</p><p><strong>Hit #1</strong></p><ul><li>Library MW: 134</li><li>DeltaMass: +18</li><li>dForm: H–1F</li><li>Interpretation: Addition of fluorine</li></ul><p><strong>Hit #5</strong></p><ul><li>Library MW: 138</li><li>DeltaMass: +14</li><li>dForm: CH₂</li><li>Interpretation: Related fluorinated analog</li></ul><p><strong>Hit #6</strong></p><ul><li>Library MW: 168</li><li>DeltaMass: –16</li><li>dForm: O–1</li><li>Interpretation: Structurally consistent fluorinated compound</li></ul><p>Multiple independent hits converged on the same conclusion: the unknown was likely a fluorinated analog of known aromatic compounds.</p><p>This illustrates the major strength of Hybrid Search: identifying structural relationships even when the exact compound is absent from the library.</p><h4><strong>Moving from Hybrid Search to Structural Interpretation</strong></h4><p>Once a plausible structure is identified:</p><h5><strong>Step 1 – Export the Structure</strong></h5><p>From the Hybrid Search results:</p><ul><li>Right-click the best hit</li><li>Use Send To → Default Structure Editor</li><li>Open the structure in a drawing program such as ChemSketch</li><li>Copy the proposed structure to the clipboard</li></ul><h5><strong>Step 2 – Open MS Interpreter</strong></h5><p>Within MS Interpreter:</p><ul><li>Paste the proposed structure</li><li>Load the unknown spectrum</li><li>Compare predicted fragmentation with observed ions</li><li>Evaluate isotope patterns and fragment assignments</li></ul><h5><strong>Step 3 – Validate the Proposal</strong></h5><p>Indicators of a good structural proposal include:</p><ul><li>Consistent isotope ratios</li><li>Logical fragmentation pathways</li><li>Agreement between observed and predicted fragment ions</li><li>Multiple Hybrid Search hits supporting the same structural modification</li></ul><p>In the example presented, MS Interpreter showed excellent agreement between the proposed fluorinated structure and the observed EI spectrum, although the exact positions of the fluorine and methyl substituents on the aromatic ring could not be definitively assigned.</p><h4><strong>Best Practices</strong></h4><ul><li>Always review DeltaMass, dForm, and pctRelForm together</li><li>Do not rely solely on the highest match score</li><li>Give greater weight to transformations supported by multiple independent hits</li><li>Use molecular weight information whenever possible</li><li>Confirm structural hypotheses using MS Interpreter</li><li>Consider Hybrid Search as a structure-elucidation tool rather than simply a library search tool</li></ul><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>NIST 26 Hybrid Search significantly extends the capabilities of conventional EI library searching by identifying structural relationships between unknown compounds and library entries. Through the use of DeltaMass calculations, elemental transformation analysis (dForm), and statistical plausibility metrics (pctRelForm), Hybrid Search provides valuable clues for elucidating compounds that are absent from spectral libraries.</p><p>When combined with MS Interpreter, it becomes a powerful workflow for the characterization of unknowns, analogs, degradation products, metabolites, and emerging compounds in EI GC-MS analysis.</p>

Lib Search: Similarity EI Hybrid Search for Spectra Sent from Chromatogram Window

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 22nd June 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you brochure by <strong>Agilent Technologies, </strong>application note<strong> </strong>by<strong> Shimadzu </strong>and posters by <strong>MDCW / William &amp; Mary </strong>and <strong>Waters Corporation / ASMS!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Operational efficiency for your GC and GC/MS labs with the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8890B"><strong>Agilent 8890B gas chromatography system</strong></a></h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/br_8890b_gc_5994_9205en_agilent_fb5db29527.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><h4><strong>Analyze more samples every day with faster cycle times&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8890B"><strong>8890B GC </strong></a>provides faster maximum oven temperature ramps and cooldown rates for conventional dual-channel GC. If you want even faster cycle times, an optional rapid cooling fan is available.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Achieve excellent repeatability across multiple injections&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Consistent retention time and area count performance are the cornerstone of what you can expect from the 8890B GC. The system also meets all specifications required for regulatory methods such as USP Method &lt;467&gt; (residual solvents).</p><h4><strong>Shine a new light on your connections and components&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Make maintenance easier and faster with a built-in oven light that illuminates the internal space on the 8890B GC. That means you can perform tasks like troubleshooting and column installation in less time—and with fewer errors.</p><h4><strong>Boost GC performance with capillary flow technology&nbsp;</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Backflush</strong> significantly reduces timing between injections, increasing productivity.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Purged Ultimate unions</strong> provide leak-free connections, reducing downtime.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Flow splitters</strong> enable data collection from up to three detectors.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>New CFT calculators</strong> let you download calculated setpoints to your method—avoiding time-consuming, error-prone manual input.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Multidimensional chromatography:&nbsp;</strong><ul><li><strong>Deans Switch</strong> facilitates heart cutting, enabling resolution of trace compound in complex matrices.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>GC x GC flow modulation</strong> enables multidimensional chromatography without the need for cryogen</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>Helium conservation module&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Extend the life of your helium tanks by up to 30 times. The Agilent helium conservation module allows you to use helium for your GC runs and switch to a different gas (typically nitrogen) when your GC is idle. That means you can achieve better control of laboratory operating expenses and avoid workflow disruptions.</p><h4><strong>Alternative carrier gas support&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Alternative carrier gases like hydrogen and nitrogen are popular low-cost options.&nbsp;</p><p>The <strong>Agilent Hydrogen Sensor Module Series 2 </strong>option adds built-in peace of mind when operating with H2 gas.&nbsp;</p><p>The <strong>Agilent HydroInert source </strong>minimizes sensitivity loss and spectral anomalies associated with H2. It also:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Maintains spectral fidelity, even for compounds highly susceptible to hydrogenation.&nbsp;</li><li>Improves peak shape for high-boilers, especially polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)</li></ul><h3><strong>2. MDCW / William &amp; Mary: Decomposition Analysis Using Differing Data Processing Methods to Identify Volatile Organic Compounds</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/P_25_Weina_2ae94f0998.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>When a body decomposes it emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs from decomposing remains have been studied before,1 however there is a gap that remains in the knowledge on VOCs that evolve from submerged decomposing remains. 2 In this study, submerged animal tissue was tested to see how the VOCs can be utilized in forensic settings.&nbsp;</p><p>This study used data obtained last summer using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography – time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC×GC-TOFMS). Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) are often used as analogs in decomposition studies due to similarities with humans. 3 In this study, pork belly samples were submerged in mason jars filled with water and stored at different temperatures. The GC×GC-TOFMS instrument was used to collect odor from above water samples for a period of twelve days.</p><p>GC×GC is often used to analyze complex odor profiles. When analyzing samples with GC×GC, there is a lack of standardization to process the data acquired from time trials. There is a need to discover effective ways to track VOCs for chemical identification and longitudinal analysis.</p><p>The goal of this research was to compare different software approaches to analyze GC×GC longitudinal data to achieve accurate analyte identification, representation of data over time, and effective class characterization.</p><h4><strong>Methods</strong></h4><p>For the first four days, 5 mL of water was taken and run on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/37"><strong>GC×GC-TOFMS</strong></a>. Thereafter, the samples were sampled and run every three days until day twelve. Data were analyzed initially using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/41"><strong>ChromaTOF</strong></a> (LECO Corporation). The samples were then analyzed using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/348"><strong>ChromaTOF Tile </strong></a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1873"><strong>ChromaTOF Sync 2D</strong></a> to compare how they can be used in a forensic setting.</p><p>Peak tables were curated in Tile and Sync 2D. Then, ChromaTOF was used as a guide to confirm which peaks were identified correctly. If the compound was correctly identified, the peak would be accepted or kept on the table. If not correctly identified, the peak would either be rejected or deleted. Once the tables were complete from the different software approaches, they were exported to Excel for further comparison.</p><p>In excel, the relevant hits that were identified as decomposition VOCs were compared across the software approaches. The compounds that were most commonly found were compared to existing literature on decomposition VOCs. From there, two tables were built; where one table was compounds confirmed with literature and the other table was compounds not confirmed with literature.</p><p>Comparison between software approaches included looking at different criteria to see which method was the most effective and efficient. The criteria included how long the software approach took, the number of compounds found in each software approach, the accuracy of peak area in the software approach compared to ChromaTOF data, and principal component analysis (PCA) comparison to see which software approach was best used for forensic practice or research.</p><h4><strong>Conclusions</strong></h4><p>Sync 2D showed the capability of showing trends in decomposition compounds</p><ul><li>This software approach can be used in research environment where longitudinal data is needed to determine the trends of decomposition data&nbsp;</li><li>Best purpose: research applications requiring longitudinal tracking&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Coefficient of Variance’s and Fold Change’s PCA plots showed their ability for clear class differentiation&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The two software approaches can be used to distinguish water containing decomposition in a crime scene&nbsp;</li><li>Best purpose: comparison at a single point and time [detailed analysis]&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Fisher Ratio showed a proficiency in identifying top differentiating compounds and showed aptitude for class differentiation&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The software approach would be helpful for cursory analysis for crime scene evidence&nbsp;</li><li>Best purpose: quick comparison of biggest difference for swift identification</li></ul><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu: Determination of Ester and Linolenic Acid Methyl Ester Contents in Biodiesel According to EN 14103:2020</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_05_sca_180_054_en_93d1029b72.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h5><strong>User Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2060"><strong>NexisTM GC-2060</strong></a> provides reliable analysis of biodiesel samples regarding their ester and linolenic acid methyl ester contents using hydrogen as a cost-effective carrier gas&nbsp;</li><li>It delivers excellent repeatability and provides appropriate safety measures for the use of hydrogen as carrier gas&nbsp;</li><li>The optional multi-mode injection unit (MMI) offers performance equivalent to a conventional split-splitlessinjection unit (SPL), significantly reducing maintenance downtime</li></ul><p>Biofuels play an important role in enabling countriesto meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets. They can be produced from a range of raw materials, including plant oils, animal fats, and used cooking oils. Biodiesel is mainly being produced from rapeseed, soybean, and palm oils. Due to this diversity of feedstocks, continuous quality control is necessary as the quality of the raw material has an enormousimpact on the quality of the biodiesel.&nbsp;</p><p>The EN 14103:2020 describes the determination of total ester content and linolenic acid methyl ester content in biodiesel by means of gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). The total ester content covers a range of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) from C6 to C24, and linolenic acid methyl ester is investigated separately as interfering reactive compound that might influence long-term stability of the biodiesel. According to the standard, the total ester content must be greater than 90 % (m/m) and the linolenic acid methyl ester content shall be between 1 and 15 % (m/m)1.</p><p>This study shows the analysis of biodiesel originating from rapeseed,soybean, and palm oil using the Nexis GC-2060.</p><h4><strong>Multi-Mode Injection Unit as Alternative&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Shimadzu’s multi-mode injection unit (MMI) offers reliable splitsplitless mode functionality over a broad range of carbon numbers. It allows analysis of biodiesel samples with high repeatability and provides chromatographic results comparable to those measured with SPL as dedicated split-splitless injection unit. The use of MMI significantly shortens maintenance downtime from tens of minutes for a classical split-splitless injection unit to just a few minutes. Figure 3 gives a direct comparison of an exemplary rapeseed-based biodiesel sample measured with SPL (top) and MMI (bottom).</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2060"><strong>Nexis GC-2060</strong></a> provides reliable analysis of biodiesel samples regarding their ester and linolenic acid methyl ester content according to EN 14103:2020, covering the various ester types commonly in use. It allows repeatable analysis using hydrogen as a cost-effective carrier gas. The optional multi-mode injection unit (MMI) can be selected as alternative to a classical splitsplitlessinjection unit (SPL).</p><h3><strong>4. Waters Corporation / ASMS: Putting the (Atmospheric) Pressure on Forever Chemicals: A Targeted Analysis of GC Amenable PFAS using APGC–MS/MS</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720009413_dfa4082b45.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>This poster presents a targeted analytical method for the determination of gas chromatography (GC)-amenable PFAS compounds using atmospheric pressure gas chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (APGC-MS/MS). The study addresses a key limitation of conventional LC-MS/MS methods, which are highly effective for many PFAS but less suitable for more volatile species such as fluorotelomer alcohols (FTOHs), fluorotelomer acrylates (FTAcr), and fluorotelomer acetates (FTOAc). By incorporating GC-MS/MS analysis, laboratories can obtain a more complete characterization of PFAS contamination across environmental, biological, and food-contact materials.</p><p>The analytical workflow utilized an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8890"><strong>Agilent 8890 gas chromatograph</strong></a> equipped with an autosampler and coupled to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/554"><strong>Waters Xevo TQ Absolute tandem mass spectrometer</strong></a> operated with APGC ionization in positive-ion mode. Separation was performed on an Rtx-200 capillary column, while data acquisition and quantification were managed using <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1544"><strong>waters_connect software</strong></a>. Unlike traditional electron ionization (EI), APGC generated intact protonated molecular ions, significantly improving sensitivity and selectivity for GC-amenable PFAS. A method covering 35 PFAS compounds was developed, achieving lower limits of quantification (LLOQs) of 0.025–0.1 ng/mL for most analytes.</p><p>Several sample types were evaluated, including wastewater, surface water, soil, fish tissue, shrimp, and food-packaging materials. Environmental and biological samples were prepared according to EPA Method 1633A and had previously been analyzed by LC-MS/MS, allowing the GC-MS/MS method to serve as a complementary technique. Food-packaging samples were extracted with methanol containing ammonium hydroxide and analyzed for targeted PFAS. While no target PFAS were detected in the tested packaging materials, multiple GC-amenable PFAS were found in environmental samples. Fluorotelomer alcohols were the most frequently detected compounds, with wastewater and ski-wax-impacted soils showing the highest concentrations.</p><p>The results demonstrate that APGC-MS/MS provides a sensitive and robust solution for the analysis of volatile PFAS classes that may be missed by LC-MS/MS alone. The method delivered accurate quantification, effective chromatographic separation, and reliable recovery in spiked samples. The authors conclude that combining APGC-MS/MS with established LC-MS/MS workflows enables a more comprehensive assessment of PFAS contamination, particularly for emerging fluorotelomer compounds and other GC-amenable PFAS that are increasingly relevant in environmental monitoring and food-packaging investigations.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

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Phenomenex Zebron PLUS GC Inlet Liners

GC liners Zebron PLUS with unique deactivation ensure high inertness for trace and active compound analysis.

<p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>Protect and Increase the Lifetime of Your GC Column</strong></p><h4><strong>Why Use Pre-Packed Liners?</strong></h4><p>Though the upfront cost of self-packing your liner may seem attractive, the time and headaches caused by resulting tailing or irreproducible peaks can be sizeable! Self-packed wool fibers commonly break during installation and any existing deactivation on the liner can also be scratched or damaged. Pre-packed Zebron PLUS liners undergo the deactivation process with the quartz wool already in place, which ensures that any active sites that form during packing are not exposed.</p><h4><strong>Deactivation Protects Your Samples</strong></h4><h5><strong>See the difference: Zebron PLUS vs. Traditional Deactivation</strong></h5><p>Zebron PLUS GC inlet liners undergo a unique deactivation process, resulting in a remarkably inert pathway that prevents sample adsorption and degradation for active compounds.</p><p><strong>A: Zebron PLUS Deactivation</strong></p><p>Every batch of Zebron PLUS liners is manufactured with a thick layer of vapor-deposited deactivation for the highest inertness. They are then tested for activity using both EPA Methods 8081 and 8270 to ensure the highest level of sample protection possible.</p><p><strong>B: Traditional Deactivation</strong></p><p>Traditionally, liners have only been passivated with thin deactivation layers – and sometimes have not at all – putting your analytes at risk of adsorption or degradation!</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_vs_Traditional_Deactivation_5c8ce20af6.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron PLUS vs. Traditional Deactivation" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_vs_Traditional_Deactivation_5c8ce20af6.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="909" height="567"><br>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Easy, Touch free Installation</strong></h4><ul><li>Remarkably inert GC inlet liners for superior sample protection</li><li>Easy to install, touchless packaging allows you to protect yourself from cuts or breakage</li><li>Eliminates contamination that may occur during the installation process</li></ul><p><strong>A: Pre-installed o-ring saves steps</strong></p><p><strong>B: Touchless installation prevents contamination</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Easy_Touch_free_Installation_of_Zebron_GC_Inlet_Liner_dd54ebc577.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Easy, Touch free Installation of Zebron GC Inlet Liner" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Easy_Touch_free_Installation_of_Zebron_GC_Inlet_Liner_dd54ebc577.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="907" height="573"></p><h4><strong>Liner Geometry Improves Performance</strong></h4><p>The geometry of a liner refers to the type and shape of a liner. Each geometry addresses a particular sample or injection type. use the chart below to determine the best geometry for your sample.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Liner_Geometry_Improves_Performance_9bd57c3c81.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Liner Geometry Improves Performance" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Liner_Geometry_Improves_Performance_9bd57c3c81.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1391" height="362"></p><h3><strong>Choose Your Liner</strong></h3><h4><strong data-start="74" data-end="123">For Agilent® or Thermo Scientific® GC Systems</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Direct Connect</strong> - Trace analysis, Splitless injections (4 x 78.5 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-0A50-01, AG2-0A50-05, AG2-0A50-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Single Taper</strong> - Pesticides (4 x 78.5 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-0A10-01, AG2-0A10-05, AG2-0A10-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Single Taper Z-Liner™</strong> - Semi-volatiles, Dirty samples (4 x 78.5 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-0A13-01, AG2-0A13-05, AG2-0A13-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Single Taper with Wool</strong> - Semi-volatiles (4 x 78.5 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-0A11-01, AG2-0A11-05, AG2-0A11-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight</strong> - Volatiles (4 x 78.5 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-0A00-01, AG2-0A00-05, AG2-0A00-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight Z-Liner™</strong> - Dirty samples, Volatiles, High initial oven temperatures (4 x 78.5 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-0A03-01, AG2-0A03-05, AG2-0A03-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight Single Baffle</strong> - Semi-volatiles, Pesticides (1.8 x 71 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-1F06-01, AG2-1F06-05, AG2-1F06-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>For PerkinElmer® GC Systems</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Single Taper </strong>- Pesticides (4 x 92 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-2A10-01, AG2-2A10-05, AG2-2A10-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Single Taper Z-Liner™</strong> - Semi-volatiles, Dirty samples (4 x 92 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-2A13-01, AG2-2A13-05, AG2-2A13-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight</strong> - Volatiles (4 x 92 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-2A00-01, AG2-2A00-05, AG2-2A00-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight Z-Liner™</strong> - Volatiles, Dirty samples (2 x 86.2 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-2E03-01, AG2-2E03-05, AG2-2E03-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight Z-Liner™</strong> - High initial oven temperatures (4 x 92 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-2A03-01, AG2-2A03-05, AG2-2A03-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>For Shimadzu® GC Systems</strong></h4><h5><strong>Shimadzu 17A GC Systems</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Single Taper Z-Liner™</strong> - Pesticides (3.4 x 95 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-3B13-01, AG2-3B13-05, AG2-3B13-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight Z-Liner™</strong> - Volatiles, Dirty samples, High initial oven temperatures (3.4 x 95 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-3B03-01, AG2-3B03-05, AG2-3B03-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>Shimadzu 2010 GC Systems&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Single Taper</strong> - Pesticides (3.4 x 95 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-4B10-01, AG2-4B10-05, AG2-4B10-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Single Taper Z-Liner™</strong> - Semi-volatiles, Dirty samples (3.4 x 95 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-4B13-01, AG2-4B13-05, AG2-4B13-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight</strong> - Volatiles (3.4 x 95 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-4B00-01, AG2-4B00-05, AG2-4B00-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li><strong>Straight Z-Liner™</strong> - Volatiles, Dirty samples, High initial oven temperatures (3.4 x 95 mm) &nbsp;<ul><li>Part Nos: AG2-4B03-01, AG2-4B03-05, AG2-4B03-25 &nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>

Phenomenex Strata C18-E Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)

Strata C18-E is a silica-based end-capped C18 solid phase extraction (SPE) sorbent.

<p><strong>Strong Hydrophobic Retention Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)</strong></p><p>Strata C18-E is a <strong>silica-based</strong> <strong>end-capped C18</strong> solid phase extraction (SPE) sorbent that offers <strong>strong hydrophobic retention</strong> with negligible secondary polar interactions from active silanol groups. Strata C18-E can be best used for the <strong>extraction of hydrophobic</strong> or <strong>polar organic analytes</strong> from <strong>aqueous matrices</strong>. In addition, Strata SPE sorbents are manufactured with the highest purity and extensively tested to give clean extracts.</p><p>Strata C18-E is <strong>compatible</strong> with various formats, including <strong>C18 SPE cartridges</strong>. Our C18 SPE products are synonymous with quality, offering the highest purity and undergo rigorous testing to deliver consistently clean extracts for your analytical needs.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Strata_C18_E_748c192b52.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Strata-C18-E" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Strata_C18_E_748c192b52.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><ul><li><strong>Surface Area (m²/g)</strong>: 500, m²/g</li><li><strong>Separation Mode:</strong> Reversed Phase</li><li><strong>Pore Size:</strong> 70, 100</li><li><strong>Particle Size:</strong> 20, 55</li><li><strong>Recommended Use: </strong>Extraction of hydrophobic molecules</li></ul><h4><strong>Starting Method</strong></h4><h5><strong>Strata Reversed Phase</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Condition:</strong> 1 mL Methanol</li><li><strong>Equilibrate:</strong> 1 mL DI Water</li><li><strong>Load:</strong> Pretreated sample</li><li><strong>Wash</strong>: 1 mL 5% Methanol in DI Water, dry under vacuum for 2-5 min</li><li><strong>Elute:</strong> 1 mL Methanol</li></ul><p>Based on 100 mg/1 mL sorbent mass. The above is a convenient starting point for SPE method development, further optimization may be required to tailor the method for your specific extraction needs.</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-35HT Inferno GC Columns

Zebron Inferno column ZB-35HT is the first non-metal, 35 % phenyl column stable to 400 ˚C.

<h4><strong>High Temperature Stability for Mid-Polarity</strong></h4><ul><li>First non-metal, 35 % phenyl columns stable to 400 ˚C</li><li>Longer lifetime with rugged high temperature, polyimide coated, fused silica tubing</li><li>Robust column for high temperature analysis</li><li>Great for high molecular weight compounds</li><li>Eliminate carry-over with high temperature bake outs</li><li>Low activity, provides good peak shape for acidic and basic samples</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_35_HT_Inferno_GC_Column_773b8b1796.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-35HT Inferno GC Column" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_35_HT_Inferno_GC_Column_773b8b1796.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_35_HT_Inferno_79e3acc7c9.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron™ ZB-35HT Inferno™" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_35_HT_Inferno_79e3acc7c9.jpg 167w," sizes="100vw" width="603" height="564"></p><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><p><strong>Intermediate polarity with high temperature stability (up to 400 °C) for:</strong></p><ul><li>high boilers</li><li>contaminants</li><li>carry-overs</li><li>high-temp bakeouts</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>Amines</li><li>Aroclors</li><li>Chemicals</li><li>Drugs of Abuse</li><li>EPA Methods 508, 608, 8081, 8141, 8151</li><li>Pesticides</li><li>Pharmaceuticals</li><li>Semi-volatiles</li><li>Steroids</li></ul><h5><strong>Alternative to:</strong> Any 35 % Phenyl 65 % Dimethylpolysiloxane Phase:</h5><ul><li>DB®-35ms</li><li>SPB-680</li><li>MDN-35</li><li>DC-35</li><li>Rtx-35&nbsp;</li><li>SPB®-35</li><li>Rtx®-35MS</li><li>007-11</li><li>EC-35</li><li>BPX35</li><li>AT-35</li><li>HP-35ms</li><li>Sup-Herb</li><li>OV-11</li><li>HP-35</li><li>BPX608</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Overcome Traditional Obstacles</strong></h4><h5><strong>Challenge # 1: Short Fused Silica Column Lifetimes</strong></h5><p>Unlike Zebron™ Inferno™ GC columns, traditional fused silica columns are not equipped to handle prolonged exposure to<br>temperatures above 360 °C. At high temperatures, fused silica GC columns:</p><ul><li>Become inflexible and brittle</li><li>Break easily and cause costly replacement</li><li>Require more system downtime for maintenance</li><li>Can’t separate high molecular weight compounds</li></ul><h5><strong>Challenge # 2: Cumbersome Metal Column Tubing</strong></h5><p>Though metal columns have higher temperature limits than capillary columns, they are more difficult to use.</p><p><strong>Most metal columns:</strong></p><ul><li>Are inflexible and hard to use</li><li>Require special tubing cutters for installation</li><li>Are prone to leaks from expansion and contraction</li><li>Have active surfaces, giving poor peak shapes for acids and bases</li><li>Are incompatible with MS detectors</li></ul><h3><strong>How it works</strong></h3><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns offer enhanced performance where other columns fail. The two critical factors that allow for this are:</p><ul><li><h5><strong>Advanced ESC™ Bonding Technology</strong></h5></li></ul><p>At high temperature ranges, the stability of standard GC columns deteriorates, resulting in increased bleed. Zebron’s Engineered Self Cross-linking™ (ESC) bonding technology reinforces the stationary phase for enhanced column durability and extremely low bleed levels at high temperatures. <strong>The result:</strong> Inferno columns with the flexibility to perform for high temp oven ramps and bakeouts.</p><ul><li><strong>High Temperature Polyimide Coating</strong></li></ul><p>Standard polyimide resin pyrolyzes at temperatures above 360 °C, making the tubing unstable. Zebron Inferno columns use a temperature resistant polyimide resin that shows minimal thermal degradation, even at temperatures up to 430 °C*. This means longer column lifetime at elevated temperatures.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron Inferno GC Columns - How it works" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="978" height="564"></p><h3><strong>Features of Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Extremely Low Bleed for Rugged Performance</strong></h4><ul><li>Longer column lifetime</li><li>Better reproducibility</li><li>Maximum sensitivity</li><li>More accurate quantitation</li></ul><h4><strong>Increased Column Lifetime with Enhanced Durability</strong></h4><ul><li>Less instrument downtime</li><li>More productivity</li><li>Lower laboratory costs</li></ul><h5><strong>Standard GC Columns Cannot Withstand High Temperature</strong></h5><p>After prolonged exposure to temperatures above 360 °C, most traditional GC columns become brittle and inflexible, often spontaneously breaking in the middle of a run. Work is stopped in order to change out the column and perform system maintenance. Unlike these fragile columns, ZebronTM InfernoTM columns have a thermally resistant polyimide coating for longer column lifetime at temperatures up to 430 °C. As a result, you get less instrument downtime, and higher productivity.</p><h4><strong>Greater Performance for High Boiling Compounds</strong></h4><ul><li>Better peak shape</li><li>Improved separation</li><li>More analytes detected</li></ul><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns have the inertness and temperature stability needed to separate high molecular weight compounds. These high boilers require a thermally rugged column with low bleed levels. Inferno columns provide optimal separation of these analytes.</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-5HT Inferno GC Columns

Robust column for high temperature bake outs and analysis, such as biodiesel, long-chain hydrocarbons, polymers, and high molecular weight compounds.

<h4><strong>Robust Results Up to 430 °C</strong></h4><ul><li>First non-metal columns stable to 430 °C</li><li>Robust column for high temperature bake outs and analysis, such as biodiesel, long-chain hydrocarbons, polymers, and high molecular weight compounds</li><li>Provides true boiling point separation for hydrocarbon distillation methods</li><li>Longer lifetime with rugged high temperature, polyimide coated, fused silica tubing</li><li>Low activity, provides good peak shape for acidic and basic samples</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_zb_5ht_750bf39b6e.webp" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron-ZB-5HT" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_zb_5ht_750bf39b6e.webp 245w," sizes="100vw" width="500" height="150"></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:676/573;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_HT_Inferno_0aa668bf75.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5HT Inferno" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_HT_Inferno_0aa668bf75.jpg 184w," sizes="100vw" width="676" height="573"></figure><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><p><strong>True boiling point separation for:</strong></p><ul><li>hydrocarbon distillation methods</li><li>high boilers</li><li>contaminants or carryovers</li><li>high temperature stable (430 °C)</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>High Boiling Petroleum Products</li><li>Triglycerides</li><li>Simulated Distillation Methods</li><li>Diesel Fuel</li><li>Long-Chained Hydrocarbons</li><li>Motor Oils</li><li>Polymers/Plastics</li><li>Surfactants</li><li>High Molecular Weight Waxes</li></ul><h5><strong>Alternative to:</strong> Any 5 % Phenyl 95 % Dimethylpolysiloxane Phase:</h5><ul><li>DB-5ht</li><li>VF-5ht</li><li>HT-5&nbsp;</li><li>Stx®-5HT&nbsp;</li><li>XTI®-5HT</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Overcome Traditional Obstacles</strong></h4><h5><strong>Challenge # 1: Short Fused Silica Column Lifetimes</strong></h5><p>Unlike Zebron™ Inferno™ GC columns, traditional fused silica columns are not equipped to handle prolonged exposure to<br>temperatures above 360 °C. At high temperatures, fused silica GC columns:</p><ul><li>Become inflexible and brittle</li><li>Break easily and cause costly replacement</li><li>Require more system downtime for maintenance</li><li>Can’t separate high molecular weight compounds</li></ul><h5><strong>Challenge # 2: Cumbersome Metal Column Tubing</strong></h5><p>Though metal columns have higher temperature limits than capillary columns, they are more difficult to use.</p><p><strong>Most metal columns:</strong></p><ul><li>Are inflexible and hard to use</li><li>Require special tubing cutters for installation</li><li>Are prone to leaks from expansion and contraction</li><li>Have active surfaces, giving poor peak shapes for acids and bases</li><li>Are incompatible with MS detectors</li></ul><h3><strong>How it works</strong></h3><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns offer enhanced performance where other columns fail. The two critical factors that allow for this are:</p><ul><li><h5><strong>Advanced ESC™ Bonding Technology</strong></h5></li></ul><p>At high temperature ranges, the stability of standard GC columns deteriorates, resulting in increased bleed. Zebron’s Engineered Self Cross-linking™ (ESC) bonding technology reinforces the stationary phase for enhanced column durability and extremely low bleed levels at high temperatures. <strong>The result:</strong> Inferno columns with the flexibility to perform for high temp oven ramps and bakeouts.</p><ul><li><strong>High Temperature Polyimide Coating</strong></li></ul><p>Standard polyimide resin pyrolyzes at temperatures above 360 °C, making the tubing unstable. Zebron Inferno columns use a temperature resistant polyimide resin that shows minimal thermal degradation, even at temperatures up to 430 °C*. This means longer column lifetime at elevated temperatures.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron Inferno GC Columns - How it works" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="978" height="564"></p><h3><strong>Features of Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Extremely Low Bleed for Rugged Performance</strong></h4><ul><li>Longer column lifetime</li><li>Better reproducibility</li><li>Maximum sensitivity</li><li>More accurate quantitation</li></ul><h4><strong>Increased Column Lifetime with Enhanced Durability</strong></h4><ul><li>Less instrument downtime</li><li>More productivity</li><li>Lower laboratory costs</li></ul><h5><strong>Standard GC Columns Cannot Withstand High Temperature</strong></h5><p>After prolonged exposure to temperatures above 360 °C, most traditional GC columns become brittle and inflexible, often spontaneously breaking in the middle of a run. Work is stopped in order to change out the column and perform system maintenance. Unlike these fragile columns, ZebronTM InfernoTM columns have a thermally resistant polyimide coating for longer column lifetime at temperatures up to 430 °C. As a result, you get less instrument downtime, and higher productivity.</p><h4><strong>Greater Performance for High Boiling Compounds</strong></h4><ul><li>Better peak shape</li><li>Improved separation</li><li>More analytes detected</li></ul><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns have the inertness and temperature stability needed to separate high molecular weight compounds. These high boilers require a thermally rugged column with low bleed levels. Inferno columns provide optimal separation of these analytes.</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-XLB-HT Inferno GC Columns

Zebron ZB-XLB-HT Inferno is a rugged, non-metal si-arylene GC column stable to 400 ˚C

<h4><strong>High Temp Stability, Low Bleed</strong></h4><ul><li>Rugged, non-metal si-arylene GC column stable to 400 ˚C</li><li>Robust column for high temperature bake outs and analysis, such as high molecular weight compounds</li><li>Provides unique selectivity for conformational analyses</li><li>Longer lifetime with high temperature, polyimide coated, fused silica tubing</li><li>Low activity, provides good peak shape for acidic and basic samples</li><li>Good tool for general screening to identify unknown samples</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_XLB_HT_Inferno_9541a754ac.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-XLB-HT Inferno" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_XLB_HT_Inferno_9541a754ac.jpg 165w," sizes="100vw" width="599" height="564"></p><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><ul><li>Used confirmation of pesticides, PCB, or other environmental samples</li><li>Robust column performance for high temperature bakeouts</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>EPA Methods</li><li>Herbicides</li><li>Pesticides</li><li>Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)</li></ul><h5><strong>Similar* To:</strong></h5><ul><li>MDN-12</li><li>DB-XLB</li><li>Rtx-XLB</li></ul><p><strong>*Not exact equivalent, selectivity may differ</strong></p><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Overcome Traditional Obstacles</strong></h4><h5><strong>Challenge # 1: Short Fused Silica Column Lifetimes</strong></h5><p>Unlike Zebron™ Inferno™ GC columns, traditional fused silica columns are not equipped to handle prolonged exposure to<br>temperatures above 360 °C. At high temperatures, fused silica GC columns:</p><ul><li>Become inflexible and brittle</li><li>Break easily and cause costly replacement</li><li>Require more system downtime for maintenance</li><li>Can’t separate high molecular weight compounds</li></ul><h5><strong>Challenge # 2: Cumbersome Metal Column Tubing</strong></h5><p>Though metal columns have higher temperature limits than capillary columns, they are more difficult to use.</p><p><strong>Most metal columns:</strong></p><ul><li>Are inflexible and hard to use</li><li>Require special tubing cutters for installation</li><li>Are prone to leaks from expansion and contraction</li><li>Have active surfaces, giving poor peak shapes for acids and bases</li><li>Are incompatible with MS detectors</li></ul><h3><strong>How it works</strong></h3><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns offer enhanced performance where other columns fail. The two critical factors that allow for this are:</p><ul><li><h5><strong>Advanced ESC™ Bonding Technology</strong></h5></li></ul><p>At high temperature ranges, the stability of standard GC columns deteriorates, resulting in increased bleed. Zebron’s Engineered Self Cross-linking™ (ESC) bonding technology reinforces the stationary phase for enhanced column durability and extremely low bleed levels at high temperatures. <strong>The result:</strong> Inferno columns with the flexibility to perform for high temp oven ramps and bakeouts.</p><ul><li><strong>High Temperature Polyimide Coating</strong></li></ul><p>Standard polyimide resin pyrolyzes at temperatures above 360 °C, making the tubing unstable. Zebron Inferno columns use a temperature resistant polyimide resin that shows minimal thermal degradation, even at temperatures up to 430 °C*. This means longer column lifetime at elevated temperatures.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron Inferno GC Columns - How it works" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_Inferno_GC_Columns_How_it_works_d2d5658adc.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="978" height="564"></p><h3><strong>Features of Zebron Inferno GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>Extremely Low Bleed for Rugged Performance</strong></h4><ul><li>Longer column lifetime</li><li>Better reproducibility</li><li>Maximum sensitivity</li><li>More accurate quantitation</li></ul><h4><strong>Increased Column Lifetime with Enhanced Durability</strong></h4><ul><li>Less instrument downtime</li><li>More productivity</li><li>Lower laboratory costs</li></ul><h5><strong>Standard GC Columns Cannot Withstand High Temperature</strong></h5><p>After prolonged exposure to temperatures above 360 °C, most traditional GC columns become brittle and inflexible, often spontaneously breaking in the middle of a run. Work is stopped in order to change out the column and perform system maintenance. Unlike these fragile columns, ZebronTM InfernoTM columns have a thermally resistant polyimide coating for longer column lifetime at temperatures up to 430 °C. As a result, you get less instrument downtime, and higher productivity.</p><h4><strong>Greater Performance for High Boiling Compounds</strong></h4><ul><li>Better peak shape</li><li>Improved separation</li><li>More analytes detected</li></ul><p>Zebron™ Inferno™ columns have the inertness and temperature stability needed to separate high molecular weight compounds. These high boilers require a thermally rugged column with low bleed levels. Inferno columns provide optimal separation of these analytes.</p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-1plus GC Columns

Zebron ZB-1plus is a very low bleed (MS Certified) phase especially suited to high sensitivity GC-MS

<h4><strong>MS Certified “1” Phase</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Very low bleed</strong> (MS Certified) phase especially suited to high sensitivity GC-MS</li><li><strong>Extremely inert</strong> for active compounds such as drugs, pesticides, or acids and bases</li><li><strong>Improved signal-to-noise ratio</strong> for better sensitivity and mass spectral integrity</li><li>Equivalent selectivity to <strong>100 % dimethylpolysiloxane phases</strong></li></ul><p><strong>We tested the ZB-1PLUS column bleed profile against other “MS” columns on the market – ZB-1PLUS shows the lowest bleed, even at temperatures up to 360 °C.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1plus_Lower_Column_Bleed_e761722aea.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-1plus - Lower Column Bleed" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_1plus_Lower_Column_Bleed_e761722aea.jpg 213w," sizes="100vw" width="1000" height="733"></p><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><ul><li>Especially suited to high sensitivity GC-MS and extremely inert for active compounds</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>Acids</li><li>Amines</li><li>Drugs</li><li>EPA Methods (1668)</li><li>Diesel Fuel</li><li>Essential Oils</li><li>Flavors &amp; Fragrances</li><li>Oxygenates and GROs</li><li>PCBs</li><li>Pesticides</li><li>Solvent Impurities</li><li>Sulfur Compounds (Light)</li></ul><h5><strong>Upgrade to ZB-1<sub>PLUS</sub> from any 100 % dimethylpolysiloxane phase:</strong></h5><p><strong>Agilent®</strong></p><ul><li>DB®-1</li><li>DB-1ms</li><li>DB-1ms Ultra Inert</li><li>HP-1</li><li>HP-1ms</li><li>HP-1ms Ultra Inert</li><li>VF-1ms</li><li>CP-Sil 5 CB</li><li>Ultra 1</li></ul><p><strong>Restek®</strong></p><ul><li>Rtx®-1</li><li>Rtx-1ms</li><li>Rxi®-1ms</li></ul><p><strong>SGE®</strong></p><ul><li>BP1</li><li>SolGel-1ms™</li></ul><p><strong>Supelco®</strong></p><ul><li>PB®-1</li><li>SE-30</li><li>MET-1</li><li>MDN-1</li><li>Equity®-1</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron PLUS GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>What’s in the Zebron™ PLUS?</strong></h4><ul><li>Active sites on a GC column’s surface can result in analyte adsorption and degradation, which negatively affect peak shape and response.</li><li>To reduce potential surface activity, <strong>Zebron PLUS phases</strong> (ZB-1plus, ZB-5plus, ZB-5MSplus, and ZB-624plus) are designed with a rigorous fused silica deactivation process that improves inertness and peak shapes for troublesome compounds</li><li>Zebron ZB-WAX<sub>PLUS</sub> is specially designed for <strong>100% aqueous stability</strong>, <strong>enhanced resolution</strong> and <strong>better reproducibility</strong>.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron PLUS GC Column phase" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1191" height="454"></p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-5MSplus GC Columns

Zebron ZB-5MSplus is a low bleed (MS Certified) and well-suited to high sensitivity GC-MS and GC-MS/MS work

<h4><strong>The Next Generation of Inertness</strong></h4><ul><li>The next generation of inertness for specialty chemical, forensic, toxicology, and food testing applications</li><li>Specialized deactivation for versatile 5 % phenylarylene selectivity with improved sensitivity</li><li>Low bleed (MS Certified) and well-suited to high sensitivity GC-MS and GC-MS/MS work</li></ul><h4><strong>Engineered for High Performance</strong></h4><h5><strong>Improved Inertness, Better Peak Shape, Low Bleed, and Aqueous Stability</strong></h5><p>Active sites on a GC column’s surface can result in analyte adsorption and degradation, negatively affecting peak shape and response. To reduce potential surface activity, Zebron ZB-5MSplus is designed with a <strong>rigorous fused silica deactivation process </strong>that improves inertness for troublesome compounds. Instantly achieve higher responses for active compounds compared to your current 5ms phase column, without changing your selectivity.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_M_Splus_Improved_Inertness_Better_Peak_Shape_Low_Bleed_and_Aqueous_Stability_e424743162.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5MSplus - Improved Inertness, Better Peak Shape, Low Bleed, and Aqueous Stability" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_M_Splus_Improved_Inertness_Better_Peak_Shape_Low_Bleed_and_Aqueous_Stability_e424743162.jpg 157w," sizes="100vw" width="905" height="901"></p><h5><strong>Better peak shape</strong></h5><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1243/592;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_MS_Plus_vs_other_5_MS_Columns_e7a202e862.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron ZB-5MS Plus vs other 5MS Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_ZB_5_MS_Plus_vs_other_5_MS_Columns_e7a202e862.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1243" height="592"></figure><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><ul><li>Specialized deactivation for versatile 5% Phenyl-Arylene selectivity with improved sensitivity</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>Acids</li><li>Alkaloids</li><li>Amines</li><li>Drugs</li><li>Essential Oils</li><li>Flavors</li><li>Halo-hydrocarbons</li><li>Pesticides</li><li>Phenols</li><li>Residual Solvents</li><li>Solvent Impurities</li></ul><h5><strong>Upgrade to ZB-5MS<sub>PLUS</sub> from any 5 % phenyl or 5 % phenyl-arylene / 95 % dimethylpolysiloxane phase:</strong></h5><h5><strong>Agilent®</strong></h5><ul><li>DB®-5ms</li><li>DB-5ms Ultra Inert</li><li>HP-5ms</li><li>HP-5ms Ultra Inert</li><li>VF-5ms</li></ul><h5><strong>Restek®</strong></h5><ul><li>Rxi®-5Sil MS</li></ul><h5><strong>Supelco®</strong></h5><ul><li>SLB®-5ms</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron PLUS GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>What’s in the Zebron™ PLUS?</strong></h4><ul><li>Active sites on a GC column’s surface can result in analyte adsorption and degradation, which negatively affect peak shape and response.</li><li>To reduce potential surface activity, <strong>Zebron PLUS phases</strong> (ZB-1plus, ZB-5plus, ZB-5MSplus, and ZB-624plus) are designed with a rigorous fused silica deactivation process that improves inertness and peak shapes for troublesome compounds</li><li>Zebron ZB-WAX<sub>PLUS</sub> is specially designed for <strong>100% aqueous stability</strong>, <strong>enhanced resolution</strong> and <strong>better reproducibility</strong>.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron PLUS GC Column phase" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1191" height="454"></p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-5plus GC Columns

Zebron ZB-5plus is Highly inert - improved peak shape for acidic/basic compounds, drugs of abuse, and pesticides

<h4><strong>Inert, Low Bleed 5% Phenyl Selectivity</strong></h4><ul><li>Highly inert - improved peak shape for acidic/basic compounds, drugs of abuse, and pesticides</li><li>Very low bleed (MS certified) levels provide maximum sensitivity</li><li>Intense QC specifications ensure column-to-column performance</li><li>Engineered Self Cross-linking™ (ESC) bonding results in phase stability and high temperature limits</li><li>Same selectivity as the 5 % phenyl / 95 % dimethylpolysiloxane phase</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><ul><li>Highly inert for improved peak shape of acidic/basic compounds, drugs of abuse, and pesticides</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>Barbiturates</li><li>Benzodiazepines</li><li>Drugs of Abuse</li><li>EPA Methods</li><li>FAMEs</li><li>Nitrosamines</li><li>Pesticides</li><li>Phenols</li><li>THC Metabolites</li></ul><h5><strong>Upgrade to ZB-5<sub>PLUS</sub> from any 5 % phenyl / 95 % dimethylpolysiloxane phase:</strong></h5><p><strong>Agilent®</strong></p><ul><li>DB®-5</li><li>HP-5</li><li>HP-5ms</li><li>HP-5msi</li></ul><p><strong>Restek®</strong></p><ul><li>Rtx®-5</li><li>Rtx-5MS</li><li>Rtx-5Amine</li><li>Rxi®-5ms</li></ul><p><strong>SGE®</strong></p><ul><li>BP5</li><li>BPX5</li></ul><p><strong>Supelco®</strong></p><ul><li>MDN-5S</li><li>SPB®-5</li><li>Equity®-5</li></ul><p><strong>OV®</strong></p><ul><li>OV-5</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron PLUS GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>What’s in the Zebron™ PLUS?</strong></h4><ul><li>Active sites on a GC column’s surface can result in analyte adsorption and degradation, which negatively affect peak shape and response.</li><li>To reduce potential surface activity, <strong>Zebron PLUS phases</strong> (ZB-1plus, ZB-5plus, ZB-5MSplus, and ZB-624plus) are designed with a rigorous fused silica deactivation process that improves inertness and peak shapes for troublesome compounds</li><li>Zebron ZB-WAX<sub>PLUS</sub> is specially designed for <strong>100% aqueous stability</strong>, <strong>enhanced resolution</strong> and <strong>better reproducibility</strong>.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron PLUS GC Column phase" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1191" height="454"></p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-624plus GC Columns

Zebron ZB-624PLUS is the optimal choice for the analysis of volatile compounds for Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Food, Cannabis, and Specialty Chemicals.

<h4><strong>The Next Generation of GC Inertness</strong></h4><p>Zebron ZB-624PLUS is the optimal choice for the analysis of <strong>volatile compounds</strong> for <strong>Environmental</strong>, <strong>Pharmaceutical,</strong> <strong>Food</strong>, <strong>Cannabis</strong>, and <strong>Specialty Chemicals</strong>. The superior “Plus” deactivation process enhances peak shape, improves signal-to-noise levels and increases sensitivity for qualitative and quantitative analysis of active compounds. Upgrade your existing 624 phase to Zebron ZB-624PLUS GC columns and get all the analytical benefits of proven inertness.</p><ul><li><strong>Enhanced peak shape</strong> with superior deactivation</li><li><strong>Increased sensitivity</strong> for high boiling solvents</li><li><strong>Extremely low bleed</strong> for GC-MS</li><li><strong>High temperature stability</strong> (300/320 ºC)</li></ul><h4><strong>What makes the </strong><i><strong>PLUS</strong></i><strong> in ZB-624<sub>PLUS</sub>?</strong></h4><ul><li><h5><strong>Low Bleed</strong></h5><ul><li>Engineered Self Cross-linking™ (ESC™) provides high thermal stability with maximum column temperatures up to 300/320 °C.</li></ul></li><li><h5><strong>Enhanced Inertness</strong></h5><ul><li>Proprietary superior deactivation gives great peak shape for troublesome compounds.</li></ul></li><li><h5><strong>High Selectivity</strong></h5><ul><li>A G43 phase that’s highly selective for polar, non-polar, low and high boiling solvents.</li></ul></li><li><h5><strong>Column-to-Column Reproducibility</strong></h5><ul><li>Excellent column-to-column reproducibility well suited for validated methods.</li></ul></li><li><h5><strong>Temperature Limits</strong></h5><ul><li>Push the temperature limits of traditional 624 and elute/ bake high boiling analytes at 300/320 °C.</li></ul></li><li><h5><strong>MS Certified</strong></h5><ul><li>Low bleed characteristics makes it the right choice for GC-MS.</li></ul></li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_624plus_Meet_your_Zebron_ZB_624_PLUS_GC_Column_fa4f56ed66.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron-624plus - Meet your Zebron ZB-624PLUS GC Column" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_624plus_Meet_your_Zebron_ZB_624_PLUS_GC_Column_fa4f56ed66.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1340" height="778"></p><h4><strong>Low Bleed = Better Signal-to-Noise Ratio = Lower Detection Limits</strong></h4><ul><li>The <strong>low bleed</strong> character of <strong>ZB-624PLUS™</strong> columns is the result of advances in <strong>cross-linking</strong> manufacturing processes that we established for these columns.</li><li>With ZB-624PLUS™, your GC column undergoes proprietary cross-linking process to get extensive <strong>Engineered Self Cross-linkage (ESC™)</strong>.</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><ul><li>Enhanced peak shape with superior deactivation and increased sensitivity for high boiling solvent, extremely low bleed for GC-MS with high temperature stability (300/320°C)</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>Cannabis</li><li>Terpenes</li><li>Residual Solvents</li><li>Volatile Amines</li><li>EPA Method 8260</li><li>EPA Method 524</li><li>EPA Method 624</li><li>Food</li><li>Flavors and Fragrances</li><li>Solvent Purity</li><li>Alcohols</li></ul><h4><strong>Upgrade to Zebron from these similar* phases:</strong></h4><p><strong>Agilent®</strong></p><ul><li>CP-Select 624 CB</li><li>DB-624UI Ultra Inert</li></ul><p><strong>Restek®</strong></p><ul><li>Rxi-624Sil MS</li></ul><p><strong>*not exact equivalent, selectivity may differ</strong></p><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron PLUS GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>What’s in the Zebron™ PLUS?</strong></h4><ul><li>Active sites on a GC column’s surface can result in analyte adsorption and degradation, which negatively affect peak shape and response.</li><li>To reduce potential surface activity, <strong>Zebron PLUS phases</strong> (ZB-1plus, ZB-5plus, ZB-5MSplus, and ZB-624plus) are designed with a rigorous fused silica deactivation process that improves inertness and peak shapes for troublesome compounds</li><li>Zebron ZB-WAX<sub>PLUS</sub> is specially designed for <strong>100% aqueous stability</strong>, <strong>enhanced resolution</strong> and <strong>better reproducibility</strong>.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron PLUS GC Column phase" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1191" height="454"></p>

Phenomenex Zebron ZB-WAXplus GC Columns

Zebron ZB-WAXPLUS is 100 % aqueous stable, excellent for aqueous samples

<h4><strong>100% Aqueous Stability for Polar Compounds</strong></h4><h5><strong>Enhanced Aqueous Stability</strong></h5><ul><li>100 % aqueous stable, excellent for aqueous samples</li><li>Extremely inert for acidic compounds</li><li>Enhanced selectivity for low boiling solvents</li><li>High retention of alcohols and chlorinated solvents</li><li>Increased efficiency at 20 °C</li></ul><h5><strong>No Way!</strong></h5><p>A specialized bonding procedure makes ZB-WAXplus columns exceptionally stable to replicate injections of water-based matrices, while maintaining the selectivity that makes them the scientist’s choice for highly polar compounds.</p><h4><strong>WAX columns from different manufacturers are not always created equal!</strong></h4><p>As part of the Zebron PLUS GC column family, ZB-WAXPLUS is manufactured using improved technologies that reflect our attention to detail every aspect of a ZB-WAXPLUS column’s anatomy is meticulously engineered and individually tested for unprecedented performance.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_WA_Xplus_WAX_columns_from_different_manufacturers_are_not_always_created_equal_0502f6d8e4.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: ZebronWAXplus - WAX columns from different manufacturers are not always created equal" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_WA_Xplus_WAX_columns_from_different_manufacturers_are_not_always_created_equal_0502f6d8e4.jpg 224w," sizes="100vw" width="1301" height="904"></p><h4><strong>Water Reproducibility of ZB-WAXPLUS</strong></h4><p>Historically, polyethylene glycol (PEG) phases have been unstable with aqueous samples such as beverages or glycols, resulting in poor reproducibility and decreased lifetime. The ZB-WAXplus bonding procedure results in exceptional stability to repeated injections of aqueous matrices.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_WA_Xplus_Reproducibility_and_Stability_Test_e0f47777a3.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: ZebronWAXplus - Reproducibility and Stability Test" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_WA_Xplus_Reproducibility_and_Stability_Test_e0f47777a3.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1437" height="818"></p><p>ZB-WAXPLUS provides optimal selectivity for many aqueous soluble compounds such as those found in alcoholic beverages or glycol samples. The ZB WAXPLUS bonding process results in exceptional stability to repeated injections of aqueous matrices like whiskey. Multiple or routine water injections will not alter the efficiency or polarity of the phase over time.</p><h4><strong>Recommended Use</strong></h4><ul><li>Enhanced selectivity for low boiling solvents; high retention of alcohols and chlorinated solvents and extremely inert for acidic compounds</li></ul><h4><strong>Recommended Applications</strong></h4><ul><li>Alcohols</li><li>Aldehydes</li><li>Aromatics</li><li>Essential Oils</li><li>Flavors &amp; Fragrances</li><li>Free Fatty Acids</li><li>Glycols</li><li>OVIs</li><li>Pharmaceuticals</li><li>Solvents / Residual Solvents</li><li>Styrene</li><li>Xylene Isomers</li></ul><h5><strong>Upgrade to Zebron from any 100 % polyethylene glycol phase:</strong></h5><p><strong>Agilent®</strong></p><ul><li>DB®-WAX</li><li>CAM</li><li>HP-20M</li><li>Carbowax 20M</li><li>CP-Wax 52 CB</li></ul><p><strong>Restek®</strong></p><ul><li>Stabilwax®</li></ul><p><strong>SGE®</strong></p><ul><li>BP20</li></ul><p><strong>Supelco®</strong></p><ul><li>SUPELCOWAX®10</li></ul><h3><strong>Phenomenex Zebron PLUS GC Columns</strong></h3><h4><strong>What’s in the Zebron™ PLUS?</strong></h4><ul><li>Active sites on a GC column’s surface can result in analyte adsorption and degradation, which negatively affect peak shape and response.</li><li>To reduce potential surface activity, <strong>Zebron PLUS phases</strong> (ZB-1plus, ZB-5plus, ZB-5MSplus, and ZB-624plus) are designed with a rigorous fused silica deactivation process that improves inertness and peak shapes for troublesome compounds</li><li>Zebron ZB-WAX<sub>PLUS</sub> is specially designed for <strong>100% aqueous stability</strong>, <strong>enhanced resolution</strong> and <strong>better reproducibility</strong>.</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg" alt="Phenomenex: Zebron PLUS GC Column phase" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Phenomenex_Zebron_PLUS_GC_Column_phase_522f5f8817.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1191" height="454"></p>

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