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Test Sample Chromatograms
This chapter contains typical examples of test sample chromatograms.
They may be used as a general guide to instrument performance.
It is assumed that both the instrument and proper test column are
installed, that general keyboard control is understood (temperature
control, defining signal output, etc.), and that specific operating
information for the given inlet and detector is also understood. If not,
consult the HP 5890 SERIES II Operating Manual as necessary before
proceeding with test chromatogram procedures.
Note that injection volumes listed with operating conditions in the
following chromatograms do not necessarily indicate total absolute
volume injected. Volume given is simply the graduation (plunger position)
read from a standard 10
l syringe. For a heated inlet, actual sample
volume injected will also include an additional 0.4-0.7
l, the volume of
sample volatilized from inside the syringe needle. For the dedicated
on•columninlet (unheated), the syringe plunger position more accurately
represents true injected volume.
Also note that the following procedures and results are intended only to
provide evidence of a properly functioning inlet and/or detector system;
they are not necessarily suitable to test a given system against its
specification limits.
