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The Design of High Temperature CapillaryGas Chromatography Columns Based on
Polydimethylsiloxane
Jarl Snider, D. J. Hotnisky, Kristi Sellers,Jarl Snider, D. J. Hotnisky, Kristi Sellers,Dinesh V. PatwardhanDinesh V. Patwardhan Ph. D.Ph. D.
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Outline
BackgroundBackground
Definition of TerminologyDefinition of Terminology
Unique Attributes of High Temperature ColumnUnique Attributes of High Temperature Column
ApplicationsApplications
ConclusionsConclusions
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Polydimethylsiloxane
Si O
CH3
CH3
nHHO
Sin
CH3
CH3
OSi
CH3
CH3
CH3CH3
H3C
CH3
Si O
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Thermal Stability of PDMS
Adapted from Siloxane Polymers, ed. Clarson & Semlyen, 1993.
Beginning ofdecomposition
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Bleed
•• Chromatography of “loose” silicones from theChromatography of “loose” silicones from thecolumncolumn
temperature
pA
Bleed
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Typical Chemical Structure of Bleed
S i
O O
S i S i
O
M e
M e
M e
M e
M e
M e
D 3
Me Me
Me
Me
Me Me
Me
Me
OSiO
O
Si
SiO
Si
D4
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Challenge
•• Since the decomposition temperature for PDMS isSince the decomposition temperature for PDMS is343°C, it is a challenge to make a column that is343°C, it is a challenge to make a column that isstable and has low bleed at 380°C.stable and has low bleed at 380°C.
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Origin of Bleed
•• Polymer SynthesisPolymer Synthesis
•• Oligomers that are “created” in a column’s lifetimeOligomers that are “created” in a column’s lifetime
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Origin of Bleed...
•• Polymer SynthesisPolymer Synthesis
Adapted from Inorganic Polymers, Mark, Allcock, & West 1992.
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Polymer Synthesis
•• Silicone Polymers can be synthesized using wellSilicone Polymers can be synthesized using wellknown catalysts (KOH, HCl) under equilibrationknown catalysts (KOH, HCl) under equilibrationpolymerization conditions.polymerization conditions.
•• We use newer, more advanced catalysts, betterWe use newer, more advanced catalysts, bettersynthetic techniques.synthetic techniques.
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Origin of Bleed...
•• Polymer SynthesisPolymer Synthesis
•• Oligomers that are “created” in a column’s lifetimeOligomers that are “created” in a column’s lifetime
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Origin of Bleed...
•• Oligomers that are “created” in a column’s lifetimeOligomers that are “created” in a column’s lifetime
OSi Si
OSi
OSi
OSi Si
OH
SiO
Si
OH
(polymer coating)
PDMS
D3/D4 bleed
(FS tubing)
[ ]
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Enhancement of Thermal Stability by Using“Additives”
Si O
CH3
CH3
OSi O
CH3
CH3
CH3
CH3
SiSix y z
SilphenyleneSilphenylene
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Additives...
•• A column with true “One” selectivity cannot beA column with true “One” selectivity cannot beobtained by having silphenylene in the backbone.obtained by having silphenylene in the backbone.
Si O
CH3
CH3
nSi Si
CH3
CH3
CH3
CH3
Om
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StxTM-1 HT
•• The polymer or the phase is PDMS.The polymer or the phase is PDMS.
n
C H 3
C H 3
OS i
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Origin of Bleed...
fused silica
deactivation
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Origin of Bleed...
fused silica
deactivation
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Deactivation of the Fused Silica Surface
•• We are using an advanced deactivation calledWe are using an advanced deactivation calledSiltek™. It is a deposition process, unlike silazaneSiltek™. It is a deposition process, unlike silazaneor silicone deactivation.or silicone deactivation.
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Aroclor® 1242
8 16 24
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Aroclor® 1254
8 16 24
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Aroclor® 1260
8 16 24
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Aroclor® Run Conditions
Splitless Hold Time: 1.0min.Split Vent Flow: 40cc/min.Septa Purge: 5cc/min.Carrier Gas: HeliumHead Pressure: 8.5psiColumn Flow Rate: 1.9cc/min.Linear Velocity: 31cm/sec.Detector: ECD/310CMake up Gas Flow: 40cc/min.
Temp. Program: 75°C(1.0min.) 15°C/min.to 150°C(0) 5°C/min.300°C(10min.)
Column: Stx-HT1Serial #: 215041Description: 30m, 0.32mmID, 0.10µmSample: Aroclor Solutions
Part #32009, 32011, 32012
Concentration: 400ppb
Solvent: HexaneSample Size: 1.0µL
Instrument: HP5890Injector: Splitless/275°C
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PCB Congeners
4 8 1612
1
2
3
45
6 7
Column: Stx-HT1Serial #: 215041Description: 30m, 0.32mmID, 0.10µm
Sample: PCB Congener Standard #2Part #32294
Concentration: 100ngSolvent: Iso-OctaneSample Size: 1.0µL
Instrument: HP5890Injector: Splitless/275°CSplitless Hold Time: 0.80min.Split Vent Flow: 40cc/min.Septa Purge: 5cc/min.Carrier Gas: HeliumHead Pressure: 8.5psiColumn Flow Rate: 1.9cc/min.Linear Velocity: 31cm/sec.Detector: ECD/310°CMake up Gas Flow: 40cc/min.
Temp. Program: 100°C(0.80min.) 15°C/min.to 325°C(10min.)
Elution Order:1. BZ#282. BZ#523. BZ#1014. BZ#1185. BZ#1536. BZ#1387. BZ#180
*PCBs numberedaccording toBallschmiter
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10ppm Aliphatics
1
2420 28
2
3
4
5
16
30m, 3.32mmID, 0.01µm Stx™-1HT (cat.# 11709)Solvent: HexaneOven temp.: 30°C (hold 0.5 min.) to 240°C at
15°C/min. to 380°C at 10°C/min.(hold 10 min.)
Det.: FID at 340°CInj.: splitless at 250°CCarrier: hydrogenFlow rate: 4.0cc/min. at 30°CMake-up gas flow: 40cc/min.
1. C242. C263. C284. C305. C36
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Bleed Comparison
Rtx®-1MS
Stx™-1HT
340°C 360°C 380°C
4.34pA
6.94pA
6.07pA
15.61pA11.27pA
39.02pA
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50ppm Hydrocarbons
4 128 16
1
Aliphatic hydrocarbons:
1. C92. C103. C124. C145. C16
2 1
3
2
3 4
4
55
67
67
8
8
9
9
1011
10
11
12
13
14
12
13
15
16
17
6. C187. C198. C209. C2210. C2411. C2612. C2813. C30
Aromatic Hydrocarbons:
1. napthalene2. 2-methylnaphthalene3. acenaphthylene4. acenaphthene5. fluorene6. phenanthrene7. anthracene8. fluoranthene9. pyrene10. benzo(a)anthracene11. chrysene12. benzo(b)fluoranthene13. benzo(k)fluoranthene14. benzo(a)pyrene15. indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene16. dibenzo(a.h)anthracene17. benzo(g,h)perylene
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Analysis Conditions
30m, 3.32mmID, 0.01µm Stx™-1HT (cat.# 11709)Oven temp.: 30°C (hold 0.5 min.) to 240°C at
15°C/min. to 380°C at 10°C/min.(hold 10 min.)
Det.: FID at 340°CInj.: splitless at 250°CCarrier: hydrogenFlow rate: 4.0cc/min. at 30°CMake-up gas flow: 40cc/min.
1.0µL injections of MA EPH Aliphatic Hydrocarbonstandard (cat.# 31459, solvent: hexane) & MA EPHAromatic Hydrocarbon standard (cat.# 31458, solvent:methylene chloride) @ 50ppm concentration.
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ASTM D2887
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11
12 13 14 15 1617 18
19 20 2122 23
30m, 3.32mmID, 0.01µm Stx™-1HT (cat.# 11709)Oven temp.: 30°C to 380°C at 10°C/min.Det.: FID at 380°CInj.: cool on-columnCarrier: heliumFlow rate: 1.3cc/min. at 30°CLinear velocity: 22cm/sec. at 30°CMake-up gas flow: 45cc/min.Head pressure: 6.0psi
1. C72. C83. C94. C105. C116. C127. C148. C169. C1810. C2011. C2412. C28
13. C3214. C3615. C4016. C4417. C4618. C4819. C5020. C5221. C5422. C5623. C58
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XTI Mix on Rtx-1 & Stx-1HT
Rtx®-1
Stx™-1HT
1
14
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
10 11 12
13
1
14
2
34
5
6
7 8
9
10 11 12
13 1. 1,2-hexanediol2. nitro-di-N-propylamine3. benzoic acid4. C145. 2,4-dinitrophenol6. nitrophenol7. nitroaniline8. pentachlorophenol9. carbazole10. C2011. C2112. C2213. benzo(b)fluoranthene14. benzo(k)fluoranthene
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Summary
•• DefinitionsDefinitions
•• The design of low bleed & stable column systemThe design of low bleed & stable column systemwas discussedwas discussed
•• Several applications were shownSeveral applications were shown