Basic Gas Chromatography

Harold M. Mcnair, PhD, known internationally as a leading researcher and educator in the field of chromatography, is currently Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Virginia Tech. James M. Miller, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Drew University, where he taught for thirty-six years. He is also the author of Chromatography: Concepts and Contrasts (Wiley).

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. PREFACE. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 1 INTRODUCTION. A Brief History. Definitions. Overview: Advantages and Disadvantages. Instrumentation. References. 2 INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW. Carrier Gas. Flow Control and Measurement. Sample Inlets and Sampling Devices. Columns. Temperature Zones. Detectors. Data Systems. References. 3 BASIC CONCEPTS AND TERMS. Definitions, Terms, and Symbols. The Rate Theory. A Redefinition of H. The Achievement of Separation. References. 4 STATIONARY PHASES. Selecting a Column. Classification of Stationary Phases for GLC. Liquid Stationary Phases (GLC). Solid Stationary Phases (GSC). References. 5 PACKED COLUMNS AND INLETS. Solid Supports. Liquid Stationary Phases. Solid Stationary Phases (GSC). Gas Analysis. Analysis of Other Inorganics. Inlets for Liquid Samples and Solutions. Special Columns. Upgrading for Capillary Columns. References. 6 CAPILLARY COLUMNS AND INLETS. Types of OT Columns. OT Column Tubing. Advantages of OT Columns. Column Selection. Capillary Inlet Systems. Miscellaneous Topics. References. 7 DETECTORS. Classification of Detectors. Detector Characteristics. Flame Ionization Detector (FID). Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD). Electron Capture Detector (ECD). Other Detectors. References. 8 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. Qualitative Analysis. Quantitative Analysis. References. 9 PROGRAMMED TEMPERATURE. Temperature Effects. Advantages and Disadvantages of PTGC. Requirements of PTGC. Theory of PTGC. Special Topics. References. 10 GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY-MASS SPECTROMETRY (GC-MS). Instrumentation. History. Limitations of GC-MS Systems. Data Analysis. References. 11 MULTIDIMENSIONAL GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY. Overview. Fundamental Principles of Multidimensional Chromatography. GCxGC with Heart Cutting. Comprehensive GCxGC. LCxGC with Heart Cutting. Comprehensive LCxGC. Summary. References. 12 SAMPLING METHODS. Overview. Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE). Solid-Liquid Extraction: Soxhlet Extraction and Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE). Liquid-Solid Extraction: Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE). Liquid- or Solid-Vapor Extraction: Headspace Extraction. Solid-Phase Micro-extraction (SPME). Additional Techniques and Summary. References. 13 SPECIAL TOPICS. Fast GC. Chiral Analysis by GC. GC Analysis of Nonvolatile Compounds. References. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GC SYSTEMS. APPENDIX I SYMBOLS AND ACRONYMS. APPENDIX II GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING CAPILLARY COLUMNS. APPENDIX III GC: HOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS. APPENDIX IV CALCULATION OF SPLIT RATIO FOR SPLIT INJECTION ON OT COLUMNS. APPENDIX V OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR CAPILLARY COLUMNS. APPENDIX VI OV LIQUID PHASES PHYSICAL PROPERTY DATA. APPENDIX VII SOME COMPRESSIBILITY CORRECTION FACTORS (J). APPENDIX VIII SOME INTERNET WEBSITES FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHERS. APPENDIX IX OTHER BOOKS ON GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY. INDEX OF APPLICATIONS. INDEX.