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HPLC Troubleshooting Guide
| Untangle Your Liquid Chromatography ProblemsHPLC Troubleshooting Guide | 
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|  | Our new, easy to use HPLC Troubleshooting Guide is organized into chapters covering the most common problems encountered in liquid chromatography. 
 
RetentionEquilibrationPeaksRecoveryLeaksSelectivityBaselinePressure
 
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Overview Catalog
| ChromBookThe world of chromatography in your hands | 
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In depth information covering Merck's chromatography productsInformation about water purification systems and sample preparationMethod development support and applications, particulary for meeting pharmacopoeia requirementsColumn selection guide and troubleshooting advice
 
 
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TLC/HPTLC Brochure
| Fast and PreciseThin Layer Chromatography by Merck | 
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|  | Technique: Thin Layer ChromatographyProduct(s): TLC and HPTLC product range
 
Complete portfolio of TLC, HPTLC, and PLC platesFast, inexpensive method for qualitative and quantitative analysisSimultaneous analysis of several samples under identical conditions View & Download | 
Analytical HPLC and UHPLC Brochures
Chromolith®
| Do you need trouble-free speed? The new Chromolith® HR
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): Chromolith® HighResolution HPLC Columns
 
Fast separations with easy method transferColumn performance corresponds to 3 µm particle packed column, and is at least 50% higher than standard Chromolith® columnsBack pressure around 2 times lower than particle packed columns30% longer column lifetime compared to particle packed columns View & Download | 
| UHPLC² It's your choice! | 
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): Chromolith® and Purospher® STAR UHPLC columns
 
Chromolith® Fast Gradient HPLC columns: Fast and robust analysis at low pressure for reliable results even with difficult samplesPurospher® STAR RP-18 endcapped UHPLC columns: Excellent peak symmetry, performance and pH stability for highest flexibility and reliability in QC View & Download | 
LiChrospher®
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): LiChrospher® RP-select B
 
High reliability of HPLC resultsExcellent batch-to-batch reproducibilityMaster batch concept eliminates variations between different batches View & Download | 
Purospher®
| Purospher® STAR HPLC and UHPLC column Outstanding performance
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): Purospher® STAR and UHPLC columns®
 
Best in class RP-18e column for excellent peak symmetry, performance and pH stabilityLess hydrophobic compounds, faster retention of very hydrophobic compoundsEnhanced selectivity for separation of aromatic compounds due to π-π interactionsSeparation of carbohydrates and polar compounds with normal-phase or HILIC chromatographySeparation of polar compounds with normal-phase or HILIC (Si) chromatographyUltra fast for UHPLC and excellent for LC-MS View & Download | 
| Purospher® STAR RP-18 endcapped UPLC columns Speed meets performance!
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): Purospher® STAR RP-18 endcapped UPLC columns
 
Time and cost-saving solutionUltra fast HPLC speeds up separation as much as 10 times, and dramatically cuts solvent consumptionBest peak symmetry, high pressure stability, and excellent pH stability View & Download | 
SeQuant® CARS™ and SAMS™
| SeQuant® CARS™ and SAMS™ Everything runs smoothly…
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): SeQuant® CARS™ and SAMS™
 
SeQuant® CARS™: Robust suppression system for high ionic strength eluents and gradient applicationsSeQuant® SAMS™: High-capacity membrane suppressor for enhanced detection in ion chromatography Order a free copy | 
SeQuant® ZIC® -HILIC
| A practical guide to HILIC | 
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): SeQuant® ZIC® -HILIC HPLC columns
 
Everything needed to get started with HILIC (hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography)Tips for successful method development and troubleshootingExample applications using SeQuant® ZIC®-HILIC and ZIC®-pHILIC HPLC columns Order your free copy  | 
| SeQuant® For all who expect more
 
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): SeQuant® ZIC® -HILIC HPLC columns
 
High-performance, advanced hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatographySeQuant® ZIC® -HILIC for the separation of all polar and hydrophilic compoundsSeQuant® ZIC®-pHILIC for challenging separations of polar and hydrophilic compounds View & Download | 
| It's hot! SeQuant® ZIC® -cHILIC
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|  | Technique: Analytical HPLCProduct(s): SeQuant® ZIC® -cHILIC HPLC columns
 
High-performance HILIC columns with complementary selectivity for HPLC separation of polar hydrophilic compoundsMaximum LC-MS compatibility with minimized column bleed, excellent reproducibility and robustness View & Download |