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Cost Saving Tips for the HPLC User

HPLC analysis involves the use of expensive mobile phase solvents and recurring costs on
consumables such as columns, sample and solvent lters, vials, glassware, etc.

The costs involved in HPLC operation can be grouped in terms of laboratory throughput and
operational costs. The objective of this article is to o er some useful tips to reduce costs without
sacri cing the quality of results.

Time saved means money saved

Time-saving is the essence of high laboratory
throughput which translates to saving of money. At
the end of the day, timely completion of activities
additionally gives you greater con dence and work
satisfaction.

Keep required glassware ready in advance as per

the planned analysis schedule.
Ensure availability of HPLC solvents and
standards for the planned analysis.
Ensure leak-free connections to avoid POPULAR LATEST
termination of runs.
Adopt automated injection systems when a large Cost Saving Tips for the HPLC User TODAY WEEK MONTH ALL

number of samples are to be analyzed. Jetpack plugin with Stats module

Automated systems further reduce personal needs to be enabled.

errors.
Use only calibrated and validated instruments and methods to avoid the need for repeat
analysis.
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Consumables such as sample and mobile solvent lters should be discarded after use. Do
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Vials for sample collection can be reused only after washing and drying as per prescribed
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Lower the mobile phase ow rate to the minimum in between analysis. General Topics (140)
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by storage solvent with end caps xed. This will ensure that the columns will operate under
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completing his graduation and post graduation from Delhi University and IIT Paper Chromatography (10)
Delhi he went on to Loughborough University of Technology, UK for doctorate research in
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analytical chemistry. His mission is to develop training programs on analytical techniques and
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