Practical Essentials of GC introduction, gases and plumbing and sample introduction
- Duration: 1 day for live courses 6.50 hours for on-demand
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | On-Demand | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Universal
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | Bruker | CDS Analytical | CTC analytics | Frontier | GERSTEL | GL Sciences | Leco | OI Analytical | PerkinElmer | Scion | Shimadzu | SRI | Thermo | Varian | Waters |
- CPD Approved: Approved
- Scheduled course price: £425.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your essential introduction to gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), gases and plumbing in GC and GC sample introduction
Day 1 and Modules 1, 2 and 3 of the Complete GC & GC-MS and the Practical Essentials of GC & GC-MS course.
Practical Essentials of GC and GC-MS introduction, gases and plumbing and sample introduction is approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and is a classroom-based course that covers the basic definitions of the components involved in GC and GC-MS, the process of separation and the terminology, types of carrier and detector gases used in GC as well as going into the theory, optimisation and application of GC sample introduction. Designed for professionals, students and chemists wanting to take the first step to enhancing their GC and GC-MS knowledge.
This day and modules can be combined with any of the other twelve modules and days in the Complete GC and GC-MS to tailor your training needs.
Why should I join?
On completion of day 1 training, you will gain understanding of the fundamentals of GC and GC-MS, as well as the gases, plumbing and sample introduction techniques that are applicable to GC, giving you:
- An overview of the GC and GC-MS systems available
- Explanations of the properties of the different gas types used in GC
- Understanding of the separation process that occurs during analysis
- What parameters are required for the various injection types in GC
- An excellent start to other modules and days in our Complete GC and GC-MS training
- A great refresher if you have not worked with GC or GC-MS for a while
What would I learn?
This day focuses on introducing GC and GC-MS, gases and plumbing, and sample introduction in GC, where you will learn:
- Principles of chromatography and stages of the separation process
- How a molecule is analysed by GC and GC-MS through chemical processes
- What kind of gas regulators are available and their suitability
- How to use traps and filters when it comes to gases in GC
- The pros and cons of the different injection methods for GC
- Various GC injection types including split/splitless and on column, and the principles behind them
What knowledge will I gain?
By the end of the day, you will:
- Understand how GC is hyphenated to MS to form a complete technique
- Know of the various types of GC and GC-MS instrumentation available on the market, such as magnetic sector, Time of Flight (ToF), orbitrap and quadrupole GC-MS
- Know the differences between single-stage and two stage gas regulators
- Comprehend how the supply tubing may need to be tailored to the type of gas being used in GC
- Learn the importance of ferrule selection and how the various types are used in GC such as PTFE and metal ferrules
- Know the methods of large volume injection (LVI) including solvent elimination and rapid LVI
- Know the differences between the various gas sampling valves including rotary and slider valves
Is this course for me?
This day is designed for anyone who would like an introduction to GC and GC-MS techniques, gases and plumbing and GC sample introduction:
- Laboratory analysts & technicians using GC and GC-MS
- Laboratory or line managers overseeing GC and GC-MS instruments and analysis
- Data analysts and report writers who work with GC and GC-MS data
- Service engineers who want a chemistry focused introduction
- Sales, commercial or marketing teams who work with GC and GC-MS components, instruments, services or personnel in any way and would like more knowledge
If GC or GC-MS touches your work in any way, this well-planned module, delivered by experts in the field, equips you to understand the science behind these analytical chemistry techniques.
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Feedback from previous attendees
“Diane was very thorough and went beyond the basic material I have received in the past.” Feedback from the Sample Introduction in GC & GC-MS Short Course at Pittcon 2019 (the afternoon session of the 1-day Gases & Plumbing and Sample Introduction in GC & GC-MS course).
“As I am new to GC/MS, this really helped me understand a critical part of the technique and introduced me to many technical terms.” Feedback from the Sample Introduction in GC & GC-MS Short Course at Pittcon 2019 (the afternoon session of the 1-day Gases & Plumbing and Sample Introduction in GC & GC-MS course).
“Excellent descriptions of various methods of sample introduction into GC instruments. Information presented will be very useful to apply to my specific issues at work.” Feedback from the Sample Introduction in GC & GC-MS Short Course at Pittcon 2019 (the afternoon session of the 1-day Gases & Plumbing and Sample Introduction in GC & GC-MS course).
“It was very useful to be able to attend the single day so that I can learn the sections that were useful to me.” Analytical chemist at a University attended 1-day Gases & Plumbing and Sample Introduction course from the Complete GC & GC-MS course (April 2013).
