Conditioning is a critical step in gas chromatography that helps to remove contaminants. Many people have been conditioning their columns for years but may not realize it is also important to condition the inlet after installing new consumables like liners, inlet seals, and O-rings. Replacement parts may have contamination from their manufacture, packaging, or even laboratory gloves, and a short inlet conditioning is a very effective way to drive off this contamination and reduce any impact that it might have on your analysis.
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Additional Resources
Why conditioning your inlet parts after maintenance is good practice | https://www.restek.com/articles/warm-up-before-you-run
GC Inlet Maintenance Quick-Reference Guide | https://www.restek.com/articles/gc-inlet-maintenance-resteks-quick-reference-guide
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GC Accessories and Parts:
Ferrules, Fittings & Connectors | https://www.restek.com/c/1110
Inlet Supplies | https://www.restek.com/c/1111
Instrument Supplies & Tools | https://www.restek.com/c/1437
Detector Supplies | https://www.restek.com/c/1420
Tubing & Regulators | https://www.restek.com/c/1113
Gas Purification & Generators | https://www.restek.com/c/1107
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