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peak area count range

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:54 pm
by cygg168
For waters HPLC UV detector, what peak area count range is considered as normal for an active peak? Is there a general rule for the assay level and impurity level?

Thank you for your help.

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:06 pm
by shahis77
No there is no specific limit for the peak area but there are limits for signal to noise..

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:30 pm
by LC_labrat
cygg168-

Generally most peak areas should be within 2.0%RSD and impurities 5-10%RSD, depending on the quantitation levels.

Re: peak area count range

Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:57 pm
by small dogtail
For waters HPLC UV detector, what peak area count range is considered as normal for an active peak? Is there a general rule for the assay level and impurity level?

Thank you for your help.
My personal experience:

Assay: UV absorance <1.5 absorance Unit, typically 0.6-0.8
Area: 200~5000

Impurity level:
peak area <200