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where is my anaylte when column is installed

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:56 pm
by meillid
Hi, My analyte peak dispear when I install a column, the peak was there during flow injection analysis, although it is not separatd well since no column. what is the problem? Thanks.

disappearing peak

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:58 pm
by Nanuk
have you considered extending your run time? Possibly, it's still retained on the column. Try changing the proportions of mobile phase to see if you can get the analyte to come off of the column.

Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 9:49 pm
by ym3142
two other possiblities: under the front and too broad to see.

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:45 am
by SIELC_Tech
Hi Emily,

What is your column, compound type and mobile phase?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:52 am
by meillid
hi, thank for reply. it is a long retention time. it take a hour to elute. Again, thank for help!