IC – Frequently Asked Questions
Connections
FAQ
I observe increased peak broadening although the column is new. What could be the cause?// Connections
Eluent and standards
FAQ
The retention times change with each new eluent. What can I do?// Eluent and standards
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What do I need in order to prepare eluents?// Eluent and standards
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Which standard solutions can be used in ion chromatography?// Eluent and standards
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The retention times change during the use of an eluent. Why?// Eluent and standards
Peristaltic pumps
FAQ
Which precautions should I take when using peristaltic pumps?// Peristaltic pumps
Dosinos
FAQ
How is the Dosino assigned to a particular function?// Dosinos
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Is there a risk of carryover if I use the Dosino for sample input?// Dosinos
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How are Dosinos used in ion chromatography?// Dosinos
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Which dosing unit should I choose?// Dosinos
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How can I clean a blocked dosing unit?// Dosinos
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Can I use a Dosino for eluent preparation (Eluent Dosino), for Liquid Handling, and for Suppressor Regeneration?// Dosinos
Columns
FAQ
Is it possible to regenerate IC separation columns?// Columns
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To what must I pay particular attention when using IC columns?// Columns
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How do I store the IC column when it is not in use?// Columns
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How do I find out whether a particular separation column is suitable for my tasks?// Columns
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How do I protect the column against particles and unwanted components?// Columns
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What is an iColumn?// Columns
Suppression
FAQ
Is the color indicator of the adsorption material harmful?// Suppression
FAQ
What is "Dosino Regeneration"?// Suppression
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How is the MSM operated?// Suppression
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To what must I pay particular attention for the MSM?// Suppression
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How do I protect the suppressor?// Suppression
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How do I use the MCS?// Suppression
Maintenance / Troubleshooting
FAQ
The background conductivity is too high.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
FAQ
Does a Metrohm IC system have a maintenance manual?// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The peak areas are smaller than expected.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The measured values exhibit excessive scattering.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The baseline is drifting excessively.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The pressure in the system has noticeably decreased.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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Does Metrohm offer service agreements?// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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How are the Metrohm Service technicians qualified?// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The retention times are not reproducible.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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Which maintenance work can I carry out myself?// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The baseline is noisy.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The peaks exhibit extreme broadening.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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Individual peaks are too large.// Maintenance Troubleshooting
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The pressure in the system has noticeably increased.// Maintenance Troubleshooting