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Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:07 pm**

Forgive my repeated questions and ignorance on this topic, I'm new to packed columns. While working on a GC with overtightened Porapak Q columns, one of them received a bend at the end. Will this have any negative consequences on the chromatography?

Thanks,
Matt

Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:27 pm**

It depends upon the extent of the 'bend' to which you refer. Porous polymer column are quite rugged and only a 'crimp', not a bend, should affect the chromatography.

best wishes,

Rod

Posted: **Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:21 pm**

Thanks Rod. Fortunately it is only a slight bend.
Matt

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