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Altering gradient to elute sample at a later retention time

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Hello,

I am using the Waters H-class UPLC with an ELS detector and the acquity c18 beh column. Based on my current gradient, the sample I want to analyze is eluting at a retention time of 0.4 minutes. Could someone please guide me on how to try and alter my gradient such that I can get my sample to elute at a later retention time?
The current gradient I am using is
Time(mins)/ Flow rate(mL/min)/ aqueous%/ organic%
0/ 0.32/ 60/ 40
3.33/ 0.32/ 70/ 30
6.66/ 0.32/ 80/ 20
10/ 0.32/ 90/ 10
12/ 0.32/ 60/ 40

Thanks!
Did you write that correctly? Are you actually *decreasing* the organic during the gradient??
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I would try a HILIC column, and if that will not give good retention time an IEX separation. Good luck.
Gerhard Kratz, Kratz_Gerhard@web.de
What is the nature of your analyte? Neutral, acidic,basic or zwitter-ionic?
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