Page 1 of 1

HCl for LC-MS?

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 1:01 am
by limeiluo
Hi, everybody,

Is it ok to use very diluted HCl in LC-MS mobile phase? Thanks in advance for any reply.

Regards

Linda

HCl is too corrosive for use in LC-MS

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 2:42 pm
by Chris Pohl
Linda,

HCl is much too corrosive to be allowed to come in contact with stainless steel. I would advise against it for any HPLC work.